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215 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1661
Summary
Alta Vista Alternative High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
51.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 23.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 785/1,596 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 737/1,596 (54th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 119 |
| Low-Income Students | 71 (59.7%) |
| English Learners | 10 (8.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 25.8 points from last year and rose 18.5 points over the full period. Math rose 14.0 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math -1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
51.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2024.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
23.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2024.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Alta Vista Alternative High compare within the district?
Alta Vista Alternative High is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Santa Barbara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Alta Vista Alternative High rank in California?
Alta Vista Alternative High ranks No. 785 of 1,596 in reading and No. 737 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Alta Vista Alternative High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.4% meet the reading standard and 20.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Alta Vista Alternative High compare with other schools in Santa Barbara?
Alta Vista Alternative High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Santa Barbara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa BarbaraHow does Alta Vista Alternative High compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Alta Vista Alternative High is No. 5 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 12 9–12 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Alternative HighThis school | 23.1% | 51.9% |
| San Marcos Senior High | 30.5% | 53.4% |
| Santa Barbara Senior High | 25.6% | 51.1% |
