grades 9-12

Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School

Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School provides a robust college preparatory education for students in 9-12th grade. We offer the A-G approved courses that give our graduates eligibility for admission to the California State University and University of California systems. Our graduates are accepted into every school within these systems as well as many private colleges and universities including the University of Chicago, Santa Clara University, and the University of Notre Dame.

80% of Alpha: Cindy Avitia seniors enroll in college the fall after high school graduation.

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At a Glance

423
Students Enrolled
55
Faculty and Staff
2015
Year Founded

1881 Cunningham Ave.
San José, CA 95122

School Operations Manager:
Claudia Flores

See Them Shine: Decision Day

Alpha seniors graduate with pride and step into their future with bold plans. See if you can count all the colleges that have welcomed our Alpha graduates.

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Academics and Enrichment

Achieve Excellence, Every Day

Alpha: Cindy Avitia prioritizes growth. We offer robust academics as well as a range of enrichment opportunities and community partnerships so students can advance on multiple levels. 

Academics
  • A-G approved courses, giving Alpha: Cindy Avitia students eligibility for admission to the California State University and University of California systems.
  • 9 AP courses offered including: AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP World History, AP US History, AP Government, AP English Language, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature
  • Dual enrollment with Evergreen Community College
  • Summer school offering remediation and enrichment
  • Twice-weekly advisory at all grade levels
Enrichment

Electives:

  • AVID 9
  • AVID 10
  • AVID 11
  • AVID 12
  • Psychology
  • Spanish 1-4 & AP Spanish
  • Personalized Leadership Training
  • Ethnic Studies

Art:

  • Fundamentals of Art
  • Art 2
  • Photography
  • Yearbook

Clubs:

  • Alpha to Omega
  • Dream Club
  • Hiking Club
  • Yoga Club
  • Multilingual Karaoke Club
  • Senior Activity Club
  • Prom Committee
  • LSU (Spanish Club)
  • National Honor Society
  • Anime Club
  • Mental Health Club
  • Advocacy Club
  • Unicycling Club
  • DECA
  • Jewelry Club
  • Cindy Vinyl Club
  • Fiber Arts Club
  • Natural Helpers Club
  • Art/Portfolio Club
  • Pre-Health Club
  • Math club
  • Muay Thai Club (Boys & Girls Club)
Competitive Sports
  • Fall – cross country
  • Winter – basketball and soccer
  • Spring – track and field
Community partnerships
  • Boys and Girls Club
Meet Emma Karpowicz

A Word From Our Principal

Principal
Emma Karpowicz
Principal, Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School

Parents are welcome to visit our campus at any time. There’s a family feel on our campus because students have strong relationships with their advisors, their teachers, and the school leaders.

Our students can envision themselves entering college and the impact higher education will have on their future. They are supported from day one, by their teachers, by their advisors, and by our college success team who help with campus visits, career and college fairs, and with the application and financial aid process.

Students have a voice at Alpha: Cindy Avitia, and we listen. Whether it’s starting a club or revising a policy, when students have an idea, they act on it.

This is a beautiful community where students come to school, eager for the opportunities we offer. We’re always doing something new and better to meet their needs. Come see for yourself!

Sincerely,

School Awards

2017-2018 Girls Soccer BACSAC Division B Runner Up
Bay Area Charter School

Athletic Conference
2019-2020 Boys Soccer

PSAL League Champions
Private Schools Athletic League
2020-2021 CIF-CCS Sportsmanship Citation
California Interscholastic Federation
2021-2022 Girls

Cross-Country PSAL South Division Champions
Central Coast Section
2022-2023 Boys Basketball Pescadero Hoop Dreams Sportsmanship Award
Pescadero High School
2022-2023 Boys

Cross-Country PSAL South Division Champions
Private Schools Athletic League
Alpha Public Schools
Special Education Alpha Public Schools
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