Very Good
#2721 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Vista Alternative
High School · Fremont Unified · Fremont, CA
A Fremont Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4455 Seneca Park Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
- Math 36% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista Alternative score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista 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 San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fremont), 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
$144,451
Median home value
$1,104,800
Median rent
$2,860/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
44.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94538; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Irvington HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,161 | Compare → |
| Ilm AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Ilm AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.8 mi | 214 | 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.
Fremont Unified
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #35 of 43
- District spending per student
- $15,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista Alternative is listed in Fremont Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Alternative
Vista Alternative is a public high school in Fremont, CA, part of Fremont Unified, serving approximately 41 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,721 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Alternative
What grades does Vista Alternative serve?
Vista Alternative serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Alternative?
Vista Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Alternative is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Alternative rank in CA?
Vista Alternative ranks #2,721 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vista Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Vista Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Alternative has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vista Alternative a charter school?
No, Vista Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Alternative a Title I school?
No, Vista Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Alternative?
39.0% of students at Vista 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 657-7028
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94538)
- 67,704
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 94538; 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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