Mission Vista High School

Mission Vista High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1306 Melrose Dr,  Oceanside, CA
Morro Hills Neighborhood
Vista Unified School District
4.2
4.2
1,658 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nicole Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
68.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
47.8%
White
39.9%
Hispanic
39.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.2%
Two or more races
8%
Black
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#11 Best Magnet HS in California
#92 Best Public HS in California
#97 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - San Diego 685 Students
San Diego State University 541 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 537 Students
University of California - Irvine 511 Students
California State University - San Marcos 411 Students
University of California - Berkeley 375 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 358 Students
University of California - Davis 329 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 321 Students
University of San Diego 295 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 211 Students
Business 191 Students
Psychology 186 Students
Computer Science 148 Students
Nursing 133 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 101 Students
Political Science and Government 68 Students
Criminology 65 Students
Mechanical Engineering 60 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 60 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 481 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/16/2024
Mission Vista offers a lot of chances to learn new things that you may not have had access to before. The engineering course/pathway that they offer is something that not a lot of other schools offer to the quality that Mission Vista does, and it may be worth it to attend this school for that alone. It also offers lots of AP classes and lots of chances to thrive academically.
5.0 Sophomore
7/5/2024
My experience is good, this school is great and I love that we are able to pick more that just 4 classes but enough that we are able to learn a lot more and be challenged, but also when the next semester starts us students being able to meet new students and new teachers in new classes. Also the school keeps us very busy and informed on things we can do such as community service and places to volunteer at so we can earn those hours and be involved in our community. This school is really good and give us plenty of opportunity for new learning and experiences.
3.0 Freshman
6/15/2024
I like the teachers and they taught me a lot. I wish that the food at lunch was better. The worse part about my experience was that the material I had to learn was hard and I had to learn it pretty quick.
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4.2 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/10/2022
Rigorous coursework. Caring staff and administrators. A diverse student body. High standards. We could not be happier!
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4.0 parent
3/20/2019
When I compare the atmosphere of MVHS to nearby Fallbrook, the atmosphere and environment are far more positive and students are far more likely to be smiling or laughing. In four years, I’ve never seen graffiti or destruction of any kind, but I think it’s the students who would never put up with su...
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5.0 parent
11/9/2018
A++++. Only reason our family isn't moving out of area is becuse of this school. It's a rare gem!
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1.0 student
11/9/2018
Experience was horrible, had multiple teachers single me out for voicing my opinion, and was punished for having my own opinion.
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