Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Vista Preparatory Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Preparatory Academy's student population of 549 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy is 0.61, 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
#7521 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
43%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Vista Preparatory Academy is ranked #7521 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Vista Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Berrendos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vista Preparatory Academy?
549 students attend Vista Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vista Preparatory Academy students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Preparatory Academy?
Vista Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista Preparatory Academy offer ?
Vista Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vista Preparatory Academy part of?
Vista Preparatory Academy is part of Red Bluff Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 8/10/2013
This school should be great the only thing everyone hates is the pods and less freetime I also wont be able to see all my friends but overall great things I have heard about vista!
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