Serving 261 students in grades 9-12, Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vista High School's student population of 261 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Lobos
School Rankings
Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1520 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
87%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lobos
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista High School's ranking?
Vista High School is ranked #1520 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Vista High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Vista High School?
261 students attend Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Vista High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista High School?
Vista High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista High School offer ?
Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista High School part of?
Vista High School is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507).
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