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1 Panther Way, Vista, CA 92084-3101
Summary
Vista High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 48th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 15.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 673/1,596 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 987/1,596 (38th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,746 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,478 (84.7%) |
| English Learners | 268 (15.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 15.2 points from last year and rose 16.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math -1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 13%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
15.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 987 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Vista High compare within the district?
Vista High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Vista Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Vista High rank in California?
Vista High ranks No. 673 of 1,596 in reading and No. 987 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 Vista High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.3% meet the reading standard and 13.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Vista High compare with other schools in Vista?
Vista High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VistaHow does Vista High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Vista High is No. 52 in reading and No. 76 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vista HighThis school | 15.2% | 56.3% |
| North County Trade Tech High | 8.8% | 38.2% |
| Rancho Buena Vista High | 41.4% | 62.7% |
