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1132 N Melrose Drive, Suite 501, Vista, CA 92083-3467
Summary
North County Trade Tech High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 28th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 38.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 8.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 38.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 8.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,088/1,596 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,197/1,596 (25th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 145 |
| Low-Income Students | 100 (69.0%) |
| English Learners | 23 (15.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.8 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 6.6 points over the full period.
•Math -6.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
38.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,088 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 4.3 points ahead in reading. It narrowed 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
8.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,197 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.0-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened 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 North County Trade Tech High compare within the district?
North County Trade Tech High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Vista Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does North County Trade Tech High rank in California?
North County Trade Tech High ranks No. 1,088 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,197 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does North County Trade Tech High compare with other schools in Vista?
North County Trade Tech High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VistaHow does North County Trade Tech High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
North County Trade Tech High is No. 80 in reading and No. 85 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North County Trade Tech HighThis school | 8.8% | 38.2% |
| Rancho Buena Vista High | 41.4% | 62.7% |
| Vista High | 15.2% | 56.3% |
