North County Trade Tech High School

1132 N Melrose Drive Ste. 501
Vista, CA 92085
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Bottom 50%
Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, North County Trade Tech High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

North County Trade Tech High School's student population of 145 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

North County Trade Tech High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North County Trade Tech High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8593 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
34%
20-29%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
80-89%
87%
(22-23)
37.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North County Trade Tech High School's ranking?
North County Trade Tech High School is ranked #8593 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North County Trade Tech High School?
The graduation rate of North County Trade Tech High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend North County Trade Tech High School?
145 students attend North County Trade Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North County Trade Tech High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North County Trade Tech High School?
North County Trade Tech High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North County Trade Tech High School offer ?
North County Trade Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North County Trade Tech High School part of?
North County Trade Tech High School is part of North County Trade TECH High School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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