Vista High School
Tel:
(760)726-5611
- Vista High School serves 2,572 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Vista High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vista High School's student population of 2,572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,572 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 129 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vista High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vista High School is 0.41, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5400 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 17% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vista Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vista High School is Vista Visions Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vista Visions Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vista Visions Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vista Vista Adult Transition Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 108 students
0.2 miles
325 E. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)758-3400 0.2 Inquire with school 108 - Vista Vista Visions Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 43 students
0.2 miles
305 E. Bobier
Vista, CA 92084
(760)724-4785 0.2 K-12 43 - Vista Bobier Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 651 students
0.4 miles
220 W. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)724-8501 0.4 K-5 651 - Vista Guajome Park Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1385 students
0.6 miles
2000 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92083
(760)631-8500 0.6 K-12 1385 - Vista California Avenue Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 28 students
1.1 miles
215 W. California Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)630-4870 1.1 K-8 28
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