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Vista High

Vista Unified · San Diego County · 1 Panther Drive, Vista, CA 92084-3101

(760) 726-5611 · www.vhs.vistausd.org

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3/10
#927
Rank 927 out of 1,227
Top 75%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1013 · 18th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #859 · 30th percentile
Science4/10 · #860 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Vista High sits in the heart of Vista, a sprawling inland North County community that blends suburban neighborhoods with a surprisingly vibrant downtown revival. The school serves a diverse student body, and families here tend to be deeply rooted in the community — many drawn by the area's relative affordability compared to coastal San Diego. Academics are a work in progress, with scores sitting below the state median across subjects, but for families looking to get involved and help shape a school's growth, Vista High has a real sense of neighborhood identity behind it.

Student Demographics

399 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
348 (87%)
White
31 (8%)
Multiple Races
9 (2%)
Other
12 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners113 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged337 (84%)
Students with Disabilities81 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,746
Enrollment
104.8
Teachers (FTE)
16.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7
Administrators (FTE)
19.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

87.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
15.5%
AP Participation
of students
314
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program110 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Panthers · CIF San Diego Section

26
varsity sports
8 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 Programs5/10 · #1274 · 42nd percentile

67 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found