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#5881 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alta Vista High
High School · Mountain View-los Altos Union High · Mountain View, CA
A Mountain View-los Altos Union High high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1325 Bryant Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040
- Math 11% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alta Vista High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alta Vista High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,103/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain View), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$184,494
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,017/mo
College educated
77.9%
Homeownership
36.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,202 | Compare → |
| St Francis High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,745 | Compare → |
| Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mountain View-los Altos Union High
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta Vista High is listed in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta Vista High
Alta Vista High is a public high school in Mountain View, CA, part of Mountain View-los Altos Union High, serving approximately 72 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,881 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta Vista High
What grades does Alta Vista High serve?
Alta Vista High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alta Vista High?
Alta Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista High is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta Vista High rank in CA?
Alta Vista High ranks #5,881 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alta Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alta Vista High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta Vista High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alta Vista High a charter school?
No, Alta Vista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta Vista High a Title I school?
No, Alta Vista High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta Vista High?
50.0% of students at Alta Vista High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (650) 691-2433
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94040)
- 35,581
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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