Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vista Norte Public Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Norte Public Charter's student population of 631 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Norte Public Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Norte Public Charter is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9173 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
78%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Norte Public Charter's ranking?
Vista Norte Public Charter is ranked #9173 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Norte Public Charter?
The graduation rate of Vista Norte Public Charter is 10-14%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vista Norte Public Charter?
631 students attend Vista Norte Public Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Vista Norte Public Charter students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Norte Public Charter?
Vista Norte Public Charter has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista Norte Public Charter offer ?
Vista Norte Public Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vista Norte Public Charter part of?
Vista Norte Public Charter is part of Vista Norte Public Charter School District.
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