Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
9401 South Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605-2729
Summary
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 22nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 3.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 3.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,133/1,596 (29th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,351/1,596 (15th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 284 |
| Low-Income Students | 232 (81.7%) |
| English Learners | 19 (6.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.6 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 3.8 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 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
35.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,133 of 1,596 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.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
3.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,351 of 1,596 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.
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 Sierra Vista High (Alternative) compare within the district?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Whittier Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sierra Vista High (Alternative) rank in California?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) ranks No. 1,133 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,351 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 Sierra Vista High (Alternative) compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.3% meet the reading standard and 3.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sierra Vista High (Alternative) compare with other schools in Whittier?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does Sierra Vista High (Alternative) compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is No. 279 in reading and No. 314 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista High (Alternative)This school | 3.4% | 35.2% |
| California High | 37.6% | 71.3% |
| La Serna High | 44.4% | 69.6% |
