For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,785 students in Vista, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Vista, CA are Mission Vista High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School and Vista Adult Transition Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vista, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Vista, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mission Vista High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Vista, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission Vista High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1306 Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Rank: #22.
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Longhorn Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 727-7284
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 727-7284
Grades: 9-12
| 1,959 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Adult Transition Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 E. Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Grades: 12
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Guajome Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #55.
Guajome Park Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500
Grades: K-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Visions Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Grades: K-12
| 92 students
Rank: #77.
Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #88.
North County Trade Tech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1132 N Melrose Dr. Ste. 501
Vista, CA 92085
(760) 598-0782
Vista, CA 92085
(760) 598-0782
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #99.
Alta Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-3775
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #1010.
Major General Raymond Murray High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 N. Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-2502
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-2502
Grades: 10-12
| 230 students
Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Sunset Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Eagles Peak Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
981 Vale Terrace Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-3200
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-3200
Grades: K-12
| 1,823 students
Mountain Peak Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3220 Executive Ridge
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-7980
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-7980
Grades: K-12
| 624 students
National University Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2030 Univ Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-5842
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-5842
Grades: K-12
| 663 students
National University Academy, Armona (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2030 University Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
(559) 696-1490
Vista, CA 92083
(559) 696-1490
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
North County Trade Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1126 N. Melrose Dr. Ste. 301
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 598-0782
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 598-0782
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1250 Arcadia Ave
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5360
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5360
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
836 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7129
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7129
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Palomar High Independent Study (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1401 Palomar Place
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Suncoast Steam Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3678 Aero Ct.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4080
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4080
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
740 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Grades: 9
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vista, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Vista, CA include Mission Vista High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School and Vista Adult Transition Center.
How many public high schools are located in Vista?
10 public high schools are located in Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Vista?
Vista public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vista include: Guajome Learning Center vs. Guajome Park Academy Charter, Vista High School vs. Mission Vista High School, Vista Visions Academy vs. Mission Vista High School
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