Serving 46 students in grades 9-12, Vista High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Vista High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Vista High School?
46 students attend Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Vista High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista High School?
Vista High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher 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 El Dorado Union High School District.
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