Norte Vista High

www.alvordschools.org

1,804 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Norte Vista High School, located in the Arlanza neighborhood of Riverside, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Alvord Unified School District. Known locally as the "Home of the Braves," the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment while preparing students for post-secondary success. The campus offers a wide variety of academic programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and specialized support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Norte Vista is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and deep involvement in extracurricular activities. The school boasts a competitive athletics program, a robust visual and performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage leadership and collaboration. By prioritizing both academic achievement and personal growth, Norte Vista High aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and confidence required to excel in college, the workforce, and their future communities.

1,804

Total Students

86.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norte Vista High
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	1,647
Black	37
Asian	31
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,647 (91.4%)
White
66 (3.7%)
Black
37 (2.1%)
Asian
31 (1.7%)
Two or More
12 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alvord Unified
Phone:	(951)358-1740
Website:	http://www.alvordschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,390
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	270

* 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 9 472

Grade 10 488

Grade 11 465

Grade 12 379