Vista Charter School

1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 156 students in grades 9-12, Vista Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vista Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Vista Charter School's student population of 156 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
156 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Vista Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vista Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
34%
35%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Vista Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
4%
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White
62%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Vista Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Vista Charter School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Charter School's ranking?
Vista Charter School is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Charter School often compared to?
Vista Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montrose High School, Peak Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Charter School?
The graduation rate of Vista Charter School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Vista Charter School?
156 students attend Vista Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Vista Charter School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Charter School?
Vista Charter School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vista Charter School offer ?
Vista Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista Charter School part of?
Vista Charter School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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