Vista High School is a public high school in Vista, California, United States. Vista is located in North San Diego County. Vista Unified School District encompasses a large geographic area. As such, it serves the needs of students from the cities of Vista, Bonsall, San Marcos, Oceanside, and Carlsbad.
Serving 1,896 students in grades 9-12, Vista 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,896 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista High School's student population of 1,896 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
White, Black, Red, White/Red
School Rankings
Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista High School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5920 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista High School's ranking?
Vista High School is ranked #5920 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista High School often compared to?
Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Vista High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Vista High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vista High School?
1,896 students attend Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Vista High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista High School?
Vista High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista High School offer ?
Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista High School part of?
Vista High School is part of Vista Unified School District.
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