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Vista High

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA, 92084

Ranked 4415 of 6962 in California

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About Vista High

Vista High School is a well-known public high school in Vista, California. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the Vista Unified School District and has about 2,200 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 23:1. The school is known as one of the best because it offers a wide range of academic options, such as Advanced Placement courses and tests, which 23% of students take. The demographics of the campus show that 89% of students are minorities and 73% are from low-income families. The performance data shows that 56% of students are good at reading and 22% are good at math. Vista High School is in an area where the median home price is around $880,000. It is known as one of the best schools for building community spirit and getting students involved. The school's main strengths are its wide range of classes and its ongoing commitment to getting a wide range of students ready for college and careers, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Vista High Contact Information

Address

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA, 92084

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Phone

(760) 726-5611

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 56% in Reading.
100
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1896
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4415 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vista High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.13%
Asian 1.58%
Hispanic 83.23%
Black 1.16%
Two+ Races 2.9%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
10.13%
Asian
1.58%
Hispanic
83.23%
Black
1.16%
Two+ Races
2.9%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1896
47.42%
899 Female
52.11%
988 Male

Student Population

1896 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

316 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Vista High School is currently working on its Personalized Learning Pathway, which lets students help plan their own education through a project-based curriculum and flexible scheduling. The campus recently celebrated the opening of new Career Technical Education (CTE) buildings. Students can learn how to cook, do engineering, and study medicine in these new spaces. The Vista High Community School program is also helping the school connect with the community by offering family engagement programs and integrated support services that encourage a culture of learning that is open to everyone.

FAQ

Q1. Does Vista High support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q2. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Vista High has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q3. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. How does Vista High encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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