Serving 541 students in grades 6-8, Vista Preparatory Academy 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vista Preparatory Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Red Bluff, CA, covering approximately 118.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.9 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest boundary located 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Preparatory Academy's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Preparatory Academy 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 Vista Preparatory Academy is 0.62, 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
#7801 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
43%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Vista Preparatory Academy is ranked #7801 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Vista Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Berrendos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Preparatory Academy?
541 students attend Vista Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vista Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Preparatory Academy?
Vista Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Preparatory Academy offer ?
Vista Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Preparatory Academy part of?
Vista Preparatory Academy is part of Red Bluff Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school should be great the only thing everyone hates is the pods and less freetime I also wont be able to see all my friends but overall great things I have heard about vista!
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