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6585 Crest Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503-1102
Summary
Norte Vista High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 15.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 839/1,596 (47th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 997/1,596 (38th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,804 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,661 (92.1%) |
| English Learners | 465 (25.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.2 points from last year and fell 5.1 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math +2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
49.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 839 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 46.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 15% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 8%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
15.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 997 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.1-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 17.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Norte Vista High compare within the district?
Norte Vista High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Alvord Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Norte Vista High rank in California?
Norte Vista High ranks No. 839 of 1,596 in reading and No. 997 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 Norte Vista High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.2% meet the reading standard and 13.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Norte Vista High compare with other schools in Riverside?
Norte Vista High is No. 7 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 9–12 schools in Riverside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RiversideHow does Norte Vista High compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Norte Vista High is No. 40 in reading and No. 43 in math proficiency among the 57 9–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Norte Vista HighThis school | 15.0% | 49.6% |
| Hillcrest High | 26.1% | 56.1% |
| La Sierra High | 14.3% | 51.4% |
