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Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
9401 South Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90605 · (562) 698-8121 · Part of Whittier Union High School District
Students
284
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 20.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
9401 South Painter Ave., Whittier
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 919
Grade 1037
Grade 11108
Grade 12120
Enrollment over time
236’20
341’21
324’22
338’23
284’24
Up 20.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 93%White 4%Two or more races 1%Asian 1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.