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Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2023)

9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
Sierra Vista High Alternative School serves 488 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sierra Vista High Alternative School?
488 students attend Sierra Vista High Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sierra Vista High Alternative School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Vista High Alternative School?
Sierra Vista High Alternative School has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista High Alternative School offer ?
Sierra Vista High Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra Vista High Alternative School part of?
Sierra Vista High Alternative School is part of Whittier Union High School District.

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