Alta Vista Academy

730 Medical Center Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

www.sweetwaterschools.org

27 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Alta Vista Academy is an alternative education school located in Chula Vista, California, operating under the umbrella of the Sweetwater Union High School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering credit recovery programs and individualized support to help students stay on track toward high school graduation. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized academic planning, the academy aims to re-engage students who have struggled in a comprehensive high school setting.

In addition to its focus on academic completion, Alta Vista Academy emphasizes student well-being and post-secondary preparation. The curriculum is structured to be flexible, allowing students to work at a pace that suits their individual needs while still meeting state standards. Through its partnership with the broader district, the school provides access to essential resources and counseling services, fostering a supportive culture intended to build student confidence and prepare them for college, vocational training, or the workforce upon graduation.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

3.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Vista Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	16
Black	2
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
16 (59.3%)
White
5 (18.5%)
Two or More
3 (11.1%)
Black
2 (7.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sweetwater Union High
Phone:	(619)216-5160
Website:	http://www.sweetwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alta Vista Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	3
Grade 8	4
Grade 9	5
Grade 10	4
Grade 11	5
Grade 12	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alta Vista Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	7	25.9%
Male	20	74.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)