What grades does Vista Alternative serve?

Vista Alternative operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Fremont area.

Where is Vista Alternative located?

Vista Alternative is a urban school in Fremont, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Alternative?

The student-teacher ratio at Vista Alternative is 10.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Fremont, CA?

Schools in Fremont include Vista Alternative and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Fremont area.

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Vista Alternative — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Fremont, California|Fremont Unified

Fremont, CA 94538

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Wed

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Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Thu

HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

TK-12 Non-Attendance Days

Jan

Fri

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

TK-12 Non-Attendance Days

Jan

Mon

HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

10.3:1

Locale

Urban

District

Fremont Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

39.0%

Phone

(510)657-7028

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Graduation Rate

60-79%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

2 courses offered

5 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

1 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.9:1

Better than average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

155

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

6.63

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.02

Nurses

0.34

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,175

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,918

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,993

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 56%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$1,116,383

-2.3% 1yr+10.5% 5yr

San Francisco, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Uninsured residents

11.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,716

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,448

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,224 (35%)

Autism

842 (24%)

Speech/Language Impairment

641 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

465 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

100 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

48 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Growing(+129% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Holiday

TK-12 Non-Attendance Day

Holiday

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Holiday

TK-12 Non-Attendance Days

Holiday

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

TK-12 Non-Attendance Days

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Fremont Unified. Vista Alternative follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	PK-6 BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHTDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	HolidayDistrict-wide   TK-12 Non-Attendance Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	HolidayDistrict-wide TK-12 Non-Attendance Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	HolidayDistrict-wide TK-12 Non-Attendance Days	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide TK-12 Non-Attendance Days	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide TK-12 Non-Attendance Days	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	HolidayDistrict-wide TK-12 Non-Attendance Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	HolidayDistrict-wide TK-12 Non-Attendance Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	HolidayDistrict-wide TK-12 Non-Attendance Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide TK-12 Non-Attendance Days	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—