Vista Alternative School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 327 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2350 Virginia Drive, Yuma, AZ 85364
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Yuma Union High School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,175
- Dropout Rate: 6.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 25.6
- Enrolled Students: 11,268
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 327
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 215 (65.7%)
- Females: 112 (34.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 10 (3.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 167 (51.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 177 (54.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 1.5% |
| Black | 13 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 79.2% |
| White | 45 | 13.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 9 | 2.8% |
| 10th Grade | 36 | 11.0% |
| 11th Grade | 44 | 13.5% |
| 12th Grade | 238 | 72.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 35%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:57%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $48,836
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,407 | 17% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,031 | 83% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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