Sierra Vista High (Alternative)

9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605

284 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sierra Vista High School in Whittier, California, is a specialized alternative education institution within the Whittier Union High School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic environment, the school provides a flexible, supportive setting that focuses on credit recovery and individualized learning paths. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Sierra Vista fosters a more personal connection between students and staff, which helps students navigate personal or academic challenges while staying on track toward graduation.

The school is dedicated to empowering students by offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with vocational and social-emotional support. Beyond traditional coursework, Sierra Vista emphasizes self-discipline, goal setting, and career readiness to ensure that students are prepared for life after high school. Whether students are looking to catch up on credits or are seeking a learning environment better suited to their unique needs, Sierra Vista High School serves as a vital resource for fostering student success and community engagement in the Whittier area.

284

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	264
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
264 (93.0%)
White
10 (3.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Whittier Union High
Phone:	(562)698-8121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 19

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 120