Vista High School

Section Image

Vista High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Panther Way,  Vista, CA
Vista Unified School District
3.7
3.6
2,231 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Anthony Barela
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
38.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
1.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.6%
State Average
11.2%
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
382:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
85.6%
White
8.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
1.3%
Filipino
<1%
Asian
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 373 Students
California State University San Marcos 356 Students
University of California - San Diego 341 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 276 Students
Palomar College 223 Students
University of California - Irvine 216 Students
University of San Diego 207 Students
MiraCosta College 194 Students
University of California - Berkeley 187 Students
University of Southern California 139 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 140 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Biology 79 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 65 Students
Criminology 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 40 Students
Chemistry 40 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 494 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/2/2025
Loved my time at Vista! Salutatorian, 2x Student of the Year, amazing friends & teachers, and a league champ in basketball! #VistaPride
5.0 Senior
4/3/2025
The school is honestly very good and has the capability to be an even better school. In order to do so, it would need more funding and parent involvement. There should be more programs to helps students get involved in the community and to get them to want to go to college.
4.0 Freshman
11/20/2024
The best parts are the teachers I have met along with friends because they push me to be the best person i can be. Also my teachers help me get better at things and are way nicer than all my past teachers. The bathrooms are not very good and only the S or T buildings have all the lights on and soap dispensers. I would like to see working lights and more working dispensers. The staff and students are mostly nice to one another.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/8/2022
La escuela yose queAhy peleas drogas en cual escuela no hay en mi caso fue dificil por la epidemia del COVID -19 pero apesar tuve Uno's Buenos maestraos que me alludaron a graduar y uno viene a prender no afijar lo que los Demas asen no tendras problema SI nadamas bienes as prender y no a echar rela...
1.0 student
10/20/2021
terrible teachers you can tell they don't care about any of the students and just do this for a paycheck. and since ive gotten here all ive heard about is drugs,fighting and the school being on lockdown
5.0 parent
8/4/2015
Please don't judge this school by the greatschool.org rating. this is misleading.greatschool rating is bias toward test scores.which does not mean much in a diverse multicultural environment. I have seen schools with higher ratings that turn out horrible people.Vista High just received the 2015 Cali...
2.0 other
5/24/2015
I had a very difficult time at VHS. Drugs and alcohol were rampant. Gangs were everywhere. The disabled were forced to pick up trash in the quad after lunch. Immature teachers' aides threw their weight around and sent kids to detention at a whim. Most of the teachers just didn't seem to care. It was...

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Vista High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Vista, CA and is served by the Vista Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,231 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Vista High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Vista Visions Academy, Major General Raymond Murray High School, Guajome Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Vista has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vista High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.