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Alpha Cindy Avitia High

PO Box 21366, San Jose, CA, 95151

About Alpha Cindy Avitia High

Alpha Cindy Avitia High is a well-known public charter school in San Jose, California, that serves students in grades 9–12. It is the only high school in its district, and it has about 500 students. There is one teacher for every 21 students. The school is known for putting a lot of emphasis on academics, and 68% of students take Advanced Placement exams. The campus serves a lot of different people. For example, 98% of students are minorities and 84% come from families with low incomes. According to Alpha Cindy Avitia High's academic records, 30% of students are good at reading and 19% are good at math. The educational approach focuses on personalized learning and professional growth, which prepares students for competitive paths after high school. People in the area where the school is known for having strong community ties. It is one of the most famous schools because it fights for its students. It is still one of the best schools for closing the achievement gap and helping students do well in school over the long term, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Alpha Cindy Avitia High Contact Information

Address

PO Box 21366, San Jose, CA, 95151

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Phone

(408) 791-1558

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 30% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
428
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4682 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Alpha Cindy Avitia High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.87%
Asian 4.21%
Hispanic 92.06%
Black 0.7%
Two+ Races 0.47%
Native Am. 0.47%
White
1.87%
Asian
4.21%
Hispanic
92.06%
Black
0.7%
Two+ Races
0.47%
Native Am.
0.47%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 428
46.03%
197 Female
53.97%
231 Male

Student Population

428 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

214 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On March 5, Alpha Cindy Avitia High School will host the Stars of Tomorrow 2026 gala at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. This annual event honors student achievement and raises money for the Alumni Success Program. High school juniors are being urged to apply for the Rotary Youth Entrepreneurial Leadership Conference, which will take place in March 2026 and will help them improve their business and presentation skills. The school also still offers a strong Advanced Placement® curriculum, with more than two-thirds of students taking college-level classes and tests.

FAQ

Q1. How does Alpha Cindy Avitia High get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Alpha Cindy Avitia High make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Alpha Cindy Avitia High stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Alpha Cindy Avitia High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Alpha Cindy Avitia High encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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