- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, CA
Vista Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Vista Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061440009369
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Alternative earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for California
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Alternative has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Alternative ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440009369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Vista Alternative shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-29.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.4 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 061440009369 · Fremont, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 9.8:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Vista Alternative shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-29.3%). Teacher FTE lost 4.4 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American High
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- Thornton Junio
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- This school 39
Vista Alternative
39 students
What this shows Vista Alternative reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Alternative compares
Vista Alternative is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Asian 33.3%
White 12.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.1%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Vista Alternative is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,972
- Students per teacher
- 39.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Fremont
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Alternative
How many students attend Vista Alternative?
Vista Alternative has 39 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Alternative is 9.8:1, which is 54% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Alternative?
37.9% of students at Vista Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Vista Alternative is Hispanic or Latino at 35.9% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Alternative?
Vista Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Vista Alternative rank among schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Alternative ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides Vista Alternative, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.