Serving 312 students in grades 9-12, Vista West Continuation High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista West Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Vista West Continuation High School's student population of 312 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista West Continuation High School 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 West Continuation High School is 0.63, 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
#9426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
51%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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 West Continuation High School's ranking?
Vista West Continuation High School is ranked #9426 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista West Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Vista West Continuation High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vista West Continuation High School?
312 students attend Vista West Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Vista West Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista West Continuation High School?
Vista West Continuation High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Vista West Continuation High School offer ?
Vista West Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista West Continuation High School part of?
Vista West Continuation High School is part of Kern High School District.
School Calendar
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Date
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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