Mission Vista High School

Mission Vista High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Nicole Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
68.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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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
GreatSchools
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%

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 727 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 580 Students
San Diego State University 576 Students
University of California - Irvine 547 Students
California State University - San Marcos 430 Students
University of California - Berkeley 397 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 383 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 346 Students
University of California - Davis 337 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 296 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 219 Students
Business 199 Students
Psychology 196 Students
Computer Science 148 Students
Nursing 131 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 102 Students
Political Science and Government 70 Students
Criminology 67 Students
Mechanical Engineering 65 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 63 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 495 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
4/30/2025
The School is a strong STEAM school and has great programs for both arts and science studies. Our volleyball team is the highlight of our sports program. We lack trade classes and many common sport programs like a football team
5.0 Senior
4/26/2025
Strongly academic school with a big focus on college/career readiness with a big focus on STEM classes. Friendly peers, teachers, and staff who want everyone to succeed.
4.0 Sophomore
12/16/2024
Mission Vista High School is a public school in the vista unified district that is a magnet school that provides amazing PLTW courses of technology and computer science and math. They are more focused on academic school than a spirit run or sport school.
GreatSchools Reviews
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!
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...
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!
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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Mission Vista High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Oceanside, CA and is served by the Vista Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,658 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Mission Vista High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,403,984. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Camino High School, Guajome Learning Center, Guajome Park Academy Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Oceanside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mission Vista High School.

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