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Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

Vista Unified · San Diego County · 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083-3631

(760) 941-0880 · www.vapa.vistausd.org/

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4/10
#3577
Rank 3577 out of 5,722
Top 62%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3318 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3698 · 35th percentile
Science4/10 · #3782 · 32nd percentile

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School Overview

Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts brings a creative focus to elementary school in the heart of Vista, a diverse inland city in North San Diego County that's more affordable than coastal communities nearby. Families who want arts woven into the daily curriculum — not just as an afterthought — tend to gravitate here, and the school has a genuine identity built around visual and performing arts rather than just a name. Academically, the school sits in the middle of the pack, so it's a natural fit for families who value artistic development alongside core learning and aren't solely chasing test score rankings.

Student Demographics

381 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
306 (80%)
White
47 (12%)
Multiple Races
11 (3%)
African American
10 (3%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners179 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged323 (85%)
Students with Disabilities120 (31%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

740
Enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
23.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2741 · 55th percentile

92 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found