Vistamar School

Vistamar School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
737 Hawaii St,  El Segundo, CA
4.2
4.4
232 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Bright
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$47,514

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
41
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
95%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

School Rankings

#57 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#63 Best Private HS in California
#91 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 57 Students
University of Southern California 54 Students
University of California - Berkeley 46 Students
University of California - San Diego 45 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 39 Students
New York University 32 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 31 Students
Stanford University 28 Students
University of California - Irvine 26 Students
University of Oregon 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 30 Students
Business 27 Students
Biology 27 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students
Economics 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Environmental Science 10 Students
Chemistry 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 93 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/5/2025
I love this school. I wouldn't be who I am today without them and all of the teachers that supported me.
5.0 Parent
10/17/2024
No matter WHAT your child's passion, strengths, challenges are -- this school will nurture them, and they will flourish! We toured *literally* every LA school, and the passion of VM's teachers, and their genuine concern for kids, shone through. We are so lucky to be here. For the STEM-minded kids out there, this school is one of the best in LA, due to: 1) Usage of Phillips Exeter Academy's math program: Exeter is one of the most famous private schools in the US, and they teach math in a different way... emphasizing deep, creative understanding vs. mere "drill & kill". 2) Sciences: Instead of 1 year each of physics, chem, bio, VM combines 3 years into 2, letting students specialize / take AP in 11th, one year earlier (many APs offered) 4) My kid was shamed by a teacher at a prior school for being "a bad writer". At VM, the passionate, caring humanities teachers are supporting their writing skills, and transforming their self-esteem in the process. 5) Culture of kindness!!!
5.0 Parent
10/11/2019
An amazing school that practices what it preaches - small class sizes, a committed and passionate faculty, a diverse student body, excellent academics that challenge the kids and an environment that supports the students in their overall development. I have a 10th grader at the school and couldn't be happier with her education and high school experience. Feel so lucky that we found this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 33 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/30/2024
As a parent of a new student, I was extremely disappointed with our experience at this school. From the start, there was no sense of inclusivity, and my child struggled to feel welcomed. The school provided little support in helping students adapt, especially when it came to adjusting to new teachin...
1.0 parent
3/3/2023
RUN, don't walk away from Vistamar School! If your student has the opportunity to attend another school, take it! Don't believe what they advertise. Awful experience. The teachers and administration don't care about struggling students who just came through a traumatizing pandemic. MANY staff member...
5.0 parent
1/13/2023
Great school with a vibrant and welcoming community. Love that lunch is provided every day for all students! Strong academics in a supportive environment- not overly competitive.
1.0 parent
12/18/2022
Awful experience. Teachers don't care about struggling students. Assistant head of directors is rude and an awful human being. Bullying is definitely ignored.

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Vistamar School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 737 Hawaii St in El Segundo, in the El Segundo neighborhood. Annual tuition is $47,514. The school has a total enrollment of 232 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Vistamar School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,813,199. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aegean Academy, Fusion Academy South Bay, Waterhouse Guild, and more. Learn more about what El Segundo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vistamar School.

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