- Enrollment
- 2,372
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whittier, CA
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista High (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064248000496
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista High (Alternative) ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier Union High · California
NCES ID 064248000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 064248000496 · Whittier, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 21.8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: La Serna High (2,372 students)
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Serna High
La Serna High
2,372 students
- California Hig
California High
2,261 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,865 students
- Whittier High
Whittier High
1,652 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,000 students
- This school 284
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
284 students
What this shows Sierra Vista High (Alternative) reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista High (Alternative) compares
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$21,281
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Whittier Union High reports $21,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Vista High (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Serna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista High (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Whittier
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
La Serna High
Standard public school
2,372 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
California High
Standard public school
2,261 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier High
Standard public school
1,652 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Pioneer High
Standard public school
1,000 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Frontier High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
364 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
How many students attend Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
77.8% of students at Sierra Vista High (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra Vista High (Alternative) rank among high schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista High (Alternative) ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Whittier, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in Whittier Union High?
Besides Sierra Vista High (Alternative), Whittier Union High also operates La Serna High (2,372 students), California High (2,261 students), and Santa Fe High (1,865 students). See the Whittier Union High district page for the complete list.