Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Vista Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Vista Charter School's student population of 161 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Charter School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Charter School's ranking?
Vista Charter School is ranked #1237 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Charter School often compared to?
Vista Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montrose High School, Peak Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Charter School?
The graduation rate of Vista Charter School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Vista Charter School?
161 students attend Vista Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Vista Charter School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Charter School?
Vista Charter School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vista Charter School offer ?
Vista Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista Charter School part of?
Vista Charter School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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