How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alta Vista Alternative High | La Colina Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Santa Barbara, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 119 | 832 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.6% | 30.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alta Vista Alternative High | La Colina Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,787 | $19,787 |
| District | Santa Barbara Unified | Santa Barbara Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alta Vista Alternative High | La Colina Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.4% | 49.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.9% | 40.1% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alta Vista Alternative High | La Colina Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 277.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 18.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.