Serving 20 students in grades 6-12, La Vista Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Vista Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Vista Center's student population of 20 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
20 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of La Vista Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
12%

Hispanic
20%
56%

Black
25%
5%

White
40%
20%

Hawaiian
5%
n/a

Two or more races
5%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Vista Center?
The graduation rate of La Vista Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Vista Center?
20 students attend La Vista Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of La Vista Center students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Vista Center?
La Vista Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Vista Center offer ?
La Vista Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is La Vista Center part of?
La Vista Center is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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