Best High Schools in Vista, CA

Vista, CA has 13 high schools with 16,038 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Vista score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Vista don't meet expectations.

1. Bonsall High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students

2. Sage Creek High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students

3. Rancho Buena Vista High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students

4. El Camino High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2637 Students

5. Vista High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2030 Students

6. North County Trade Tech High

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North County Trade Tech High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students

7. Alta Vista High (continuation)

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students

8. Major General Raymond Murray High

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 230 Students

9. Mission Hills High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2893 Students

10. San Marcos High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students

Best Middle Schools in Vista, CA

Vista, CA has 9 middle schools with 7,353 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Vista score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Vista greatly exceed expectations.

1. Calavera Hills Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

2. Woodland Park Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1183 Students

3. Roosevelt Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students

4. Norman L. Sullivan Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students

5. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1182 Students

6. Vista Innovation And Design Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students

7. Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students

8. Rancho Minerva Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students

9. San Marcos Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Vista, CA

Vista, CA has 31 elementary schools with 15,386 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Vista score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Vista exceed expectations.

1. Hope Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students

2. Dual Language Immersion North County

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

National University Academy Dual Language Institute District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 240 Students

3. Calavera Hills Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

4. Mission Meadows Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students

5. T.h.e Leadership Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students

6. Hannalei Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

7. Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten • Private • Grades KG • 5 Students

8. Kids Town Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kids Town Montessori School • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 31 Students

9. Vista Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vista Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 175 Students

10. Bonsall Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 891 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Vista, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Vista, CA has a total population of 116,648 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Vista, CA

40,516

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Vista, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

19.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vista, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vista, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,752 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Vista, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations