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1306 Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057-4649
Summary
Mission Vista High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
88.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
51.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 88.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 44/1,596 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 181/1,596 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,670 |
| Low-Income Students | 737 (44.1%) |
| English Learners | 23 (1.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 1.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
88.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
51.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Mission Vista High compare within the district?
Mission Vista High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Vista Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mission Vista High rank in California?
Mission Vista High ranks No. 44 of 1,596 in reading and No. 181 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Mission Vista High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 84.5% meet the reading standard and 43.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mission Vista High compare with other schools in Oceanside?
Mission Vista High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Oceanside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OceansideHow does Mission Vista High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Mission Vista High is No. 2 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Vista HighThis school | 51.9% | 88.1% |
| North County Trade Tech High | 8.8% | 38.2% |
| Rancho Buena Vista High | 41.4% | 62.7% |
