Below Average
#7490 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Vista High (alternative)
High School · Whittier Union High · Whittier, CA
A Whittier Union High high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9401 South Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90605
- Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sierra Vista High (alternative) score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Vista High (alternative) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,878/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whittier), 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
$100,825
Median home value
$662,000
Median rent
$1,861/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| St Paul High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| California HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,376 | Compare → |
| Keystone AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 96 | 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.
Whittier Union High
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Vista High (alternative) is listed in Whittier Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Vista High (alternative)
Sierra Vista High (alternative) is a public high school in Whittier, CA, part of Whittier Union High, serving approximately 338 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,490 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Vista High (alternative)
What grades does Sierra Vista High (alternative) serve?
Sierra Vista High (alternative) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sierra Vista High (alternative)?
Sierra Vista High (alternative) has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High (alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High (alternative) is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Vista High (alternative) rank in CA?
Sierra Vista High (alternative) ranks #7,490 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Vista High (alternative)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Vista High (alternative) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Sierra Vista High (alternative)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Vista High (alternative) has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Vista High (alternative) a charter school?
No, Sierra Vista High (alternative) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Vista High (alternative) a Title I school?
No, Sierra Vista High (alternative) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Vista High (alternative)?
79.6% of students at Sierra Vista High (alternative) 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 698-8121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90605)
- 39,224
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 90605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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