Cima Vista Alternative Program
A traditional high school setting isn't for everyone, and we recognize that. We are proud to offer you Cima Vista High School Program, an alternative, non-traditional choice to Rio Rico High School. Located on the campus of Rio Rico, this program is designed for students who possess non-traditional learning styles and perform better in the non-traditional school setting.
Cima Vista Mission
The Cima Vista High School Program is committed to serving and empowering students with individual needs and non-traditional learning styles, so that students may achieve their highest learning potential. It is our mission to provide a safe, rigorous, and mutually respectful environment where success and diversity are encouraged and celebrated. Cima Vista is dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning and social development and to fostering a genuine sense of value, unity, and belonging.

Celebrate diversity
Create a sense of place
Act respectfully

Embrace challenges
Think critically
Develop solutions

Be personally accountable
Make positive decisions

Demonstrate initiative
Plan for the future
Strive for excellence
The faculty and staff will…
Deliver a comprehensive curriculum utilizing diverse instructional methods that facilitate student achievement in each course.
Remove barriers to academic achievement and social growth by aligning resources and strategies to support students' cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs.
Foster a safe environment where diversity is celebrated, unity is developed, and self-confidence is strengthened.
Collaborate with the student and his/her family to construct and monitor an individual graduation plan.
Provide opportunities that will prepare students for life after high school.
Include families and community members in the development of the students and the program.
Cima Vista Schedule
Regular Schedule
Block 1:
8:40 to 10:48 AM
Block 2:
10:53 to 12:54 PM
Block 3:
1:39 to 3:40 PM
Early Release Schedule
Block 1:
8:40 to 10:08 AM
Block 2:
10:13 to 11:34 AM
Block 3:
12:19 to 1:40 PM
Contact Information
If you are interested in the Cima Vista High School Program, please email Luz Mendez .