Norte Vista High School vs. La Sierra High School
Should you attend Norte Vista High School or La Sierra High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Norte Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,971 students in grades 9-12, Norte Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,501 students in grades 9-12, La Sierra High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,971 students
1,501 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6253 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6538 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
17%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
520
435
Grade 10 Students
441
346
Grade 11 Students
562
390
Grade 12 Students
448
330
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
91%
81%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
4%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
16%
