Buena Vista High

School Overview
Buena Vista High School, located at 3717 Michelson St. in Lakewood, California, is a continuation high school within the Bellflower Unified School District. It is specifically designed to serve students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized, and supportive educational environment than what is typically found in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a credit-recovery-focused curriculum, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind on credits get back on track toward graduation and prepare for post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, prioritizing individualized attention to help students overcome academic or personal challenges. Because the environment is smaller, teachers and staff are often able to work more closely with students to address their specific learning needs and social-emotional well-being. Buena Vista High plays a vital role in the district by providing an alternative pathway, ensuring that students have the resources, guidance, and academic structure necessary to earn their high school diplomas and transition successfully into adulthood.
180
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista High
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic148
Black21
Asian2
Two or More3
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    148 (82.7%)
  • Black
    21 (11.7%)
  • White
    4 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: Paramount Unified
Phone: (562)602-8090
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 155
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buena Vista High
Grade Student Count
Grade 109
Grade 1156
Grade 12115
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buena Vista High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8446.7%
Male9552.8%
Not Specified10.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)