Is Vista Grande High School a good school?

Vista Grande High School ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Arizona high schools.

How many students attend Vista Grande High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,790 students attended Vista Grande High School.

What is the racial makeup of Vista Grande High School?

Students at Vista Grande High School are 67% Hispanic, 19% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% American Indian.

What schools feed into Vista Grande High School?

Vista Grande High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Arizona City Elementary School Elementary : Ironwood School Elementary : Mesquite Elementary School Elementary : Palo Verde School Elementary : Stanfield Elementary School Middle : Cactus Middle School Middle : Casa Grande Middle School

Vista Grande High School

Summary:

Vista Grande High School is a public high school serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12 in Casa Grande, Arizona, which is part of the Casa Grande Union High School District. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with consistently low test scores, declining graduation rates, and a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.

Vista Grande High School's academic performance consistently underperforms the state and district averages, with only 22% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance in science is also low, with only 12% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school performs relatively well in supporting English Language Learners and students with special needs, it lags behind both the state and nearby ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, a public charter school, in overall academic achievement.

Vista Grande High School's four-year graduation rate has declined from 84.9% in 2019-2020 to 76.3% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has increased from 3.1% to 5.1% during the same period. Despite the school's challenges, its spending per student is higher than the state average, suggesting that additional resources may not be the primary factor contributing to the school's underperformance. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Vista Grande High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1556 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122-5746

(520) 876-9400

District: Casa Grande Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,072

Feeder schools for Vista Grande High School:

Elementary:	Arizona City Elementary School
	Ironwood School
	Mesquite Elementary School
	Palo Verde School
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	Stanfield Elementary School
Middle:	Cactus Middle School
	Casa Grande Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Number of students: 1,790

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.4%

White:

18.9%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vista Grande High School ranks worse than 85.3% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vista Grande High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.4%), White (18.9%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista Grande High School is 21.9. (See more...)

Compare Vista Grande High School employs 81.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista Grande High School is $11,072.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vista Grande High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Grande High School 221^st of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Vista Grande High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Casa Grande Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Casa Grande Union High School District 263^rd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2010	60.28	165^th	403	59.1%
2011	50.36	201^st	397	49.4%
2012	57.65	212^th	471	55.0%
2013	67.50	168^th	491	65.8%
2014	50.48	210^th	394	46.7%
2015	24.12	206^th	261	21.1%
2016	30.37	237^th	406	41.6%
2017	29.64	246^th	416	40.9%
2018	24.73	277^th	420	34.0%
2019	17.21	239^th	285	16.1%
2021	32.92	300^th	509	41.1%
2022	32.90	238^th	464	48.7%
2023	30.30	303^rd	469	35.4%
2024	16.85	221^st	259	14.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	37.20	219^th	374	41.4%
2022	22.39	211^th	282	25.2%
2023	20.36	171^st	199	14.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	41.57	74^th	155	52.3%
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	37.18	174^th	380	54.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.42	263^rd	347	24.2%
2024	14.81	154^th	168	8.3%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	27.36	15^th	23	34.8%
2022	30.66	22^nd	44	50.0%
2023	59.43	5^th	10	50.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.92	53^rd	150	64.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	25.64	240^th	354	32.2%
2019	15.34	214^th	247	13.4%
2021	28.30	328^th	492	33.3%
2022	29.31	281^st	456	38.4%
2023	24.85	303^rd	406	25.4%
2024	18.56	163^rd	193	15.5%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.65	38^th	130	70.8%
2022	30.47	48^th	116	58.6%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.05	18^th	102	82.4%
2022	82.15	20^th	125	84.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	25.28	250^th	370	32.4%
2019	17.13	202^nd	238	15.1%
2021	40.24	256^th	492	48.0%
2022	32.46	246^th	455	45.9%
2023	30.51	277^th	429	35.4%
2024	10.26	191^st	207	7.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.47	149^th	231	35.5%
2022	27.09	186^th	238	21.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	38.66	71^st	122	41.8%
2021	24.04	202^nd	306	34.0%
2022	48.14	122^nd	301	59.5%
2023	35.70	117^th	201	41.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	33.14	185^th	311	40.5%
2019	19.15	159^th	183	13.1%
2021	38.08	257^th	479	46.3%
2022	38.44	215^th	441	51.2%
2023	24.29	294^th	379	22.4%
2024	16.37	139^th	164	15.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	24.72	56^th	68	17.6%
2021	34.28	111^th	256	56.6%
2022	41.50	104^th	255	59.2%
2023	18.15	105^th	128	18.0%

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Rank History for White students at Vista Grande High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	18.98	240^th	291	17.5%
2019	15.34	200^th	217	7.8%
2021	29.66	307^th	448	31.5%
2022	26.83	284^th	409	30.6%
2023	33.71	251^st	371	32.3%
2024	5.86	170^th	174	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vista Grande High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	277	59	14	489	60	n/a	n/a	899
2011	327	64	12	731	42	3	19	1198
2012	539	107	18	1037	64	2	34	1801
2013	482	96	17	1047	76	3	36	1757
2014	513	82	17	1064	88	4	28	1796
2015	509	66	18	1160	110	7	37	1907
2016	445	72	21	1208	106	6	37	1895
2017	391	67	19	1201	87	7	25	1797
2018	347	55	24	1056	65	5	33	1585
2019	340	47	23	1177	65	4	71	1727
2020	322	36	21	1188	69	3	77	1716
2021	300	43	19	1117	86	5	63	1633
2022	304	50	18	1122	89	5	53	1641
2023	338	66	12	1207	62	1	104	1790

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vista Grande High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	899	40.0	22.4	64.5
2011	1198	51.8	23.1	61.9
2012	1801	61.0	29.5	64.1
2013	1757	68.8	25.5	63.9
2014	1796	64.0	28.0	62.7
2015	1907	69.0	27.6	66.9
2016	1895	66.0	28.7	64.7
2017	1797	63.0	28.4	65.4
2018	1585	64.5	24.5	63.9
2019	1727	74.5	23.1	60.9
2020	1716	75.6	22.6	57
2021	1633	74.4	21.9	n/a
2022	1641	82.7	19.8	23.3
2023	1790	81.4	21.9	54

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vista Grande High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	899	40.0	22.4	64.5
2011	1198	51.8	23.1	61.9
2012	1801	61.0	29.5	64.1
2013	1757	68.8	25.5	63.9
2014	1796	64.0	28.0	62.7
2015	1907	69.0	27.6	66.9
2016	1895	66.0	28.7	64.7
2017	1797	63.0	28.4	65.4
2018	1585	64.5	24.5	63.9
2019	1727	74.5	23.1	60.9
2020	1716	75.6	22.6	57
2021	1633	74.4	21.9	n/a
2022	1641	82.7	19.8	23.3
2023	1790	81.4	21.9	54

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vista Grande High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$543 (5.9%)	$99 (1.1%)	$1,186 (13.0%)	$6,050 (66.1%)	$2,460 (26.9%)	$8,511 (93.0%)	$9,153
2021	$683 (9.4%)	$120 (1.6%)	$1,486 (20.4%)	$5,415 (74.3%)	$1,073 (14.7%)	$6,488 (89.0%)	$7,291
2022	$719 (6.5%)	$805 (7.3%)	$2,244 (20.3%)	$7,150 (64.6%)	$2,397 (21.6%)	$9,548 (86.2%)	$11,072

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista Grande High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 239^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 303^rd of 469 High schools	19.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1727	1790	3.6%
African American	47	66	40.4%
American Indian	65	62	4.6%
Asian	23	12	47.8%
Hispanic	1177	1207	2.5%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	340	338	0.6%
Two or More Races	71	104	46.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.9%	54%	6.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)		AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Vista Grande High School	Public	9-12	1556 N Arizola Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 876-9400	1,790	81	21.9	54.0%	338 (18.9%)	66 (3.7%)	1,207 (67.4%)	12 (0.7%)	62 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	104 (5.8%)	16.9	221^st of 259 public high schools	14.7%		30.3	303^rd of 469 public high schools	35.4%	82		22.0	16.0	$11,072	$719	$805	$2,244	$7,150	$2,397	$9,548
CAVIT - Vista Grande	Public	9-12	1556 N Arizola Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Leona Connected High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1376 E Cottonwood Ln	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 396-5627	180				29 (16.1%)	16 (8.9%)	126 (70.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$9,872	$00			$6,283	$3,590	$9,872
Mission Heights Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1376 E Cottonwood Ln	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-9383	451			55.7%	189 (41.9%)	16 (3.5%)	203 (45.0%)	10 (2.2%)	11 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.2%)	60.6	97^th of 259 public high schools	62.5%		60.8	153^rd of 469 public high schools	67.4%	56		54.0	36.0	$10,251	$889	$782	$2,561	$4,490	$4,091	$8,580
Pace	Public	9-12	1362 N Casa Grande Ave	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(520) 316-3360	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	409 W McMurray Blvd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-6549	90			72.2%	8 (8.9%)	7 (7.8%)	59 (65.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (16.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande	Public, Charter	9-12	2510 N Trekell Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Pinnacle Education-Casa Grande Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 423-2380	42				11 (26.2%)	1 (2.4%)	29 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
CAVIT - Casa Grande Union High School	Public	9-12	1362 N Casa Grande Ave	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Casa Grande Union High School	Public	9-12	2730 N Trekell Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-8500	2,132	86	24.7	52.0%	443 (20.8%)	92 (4.3%)	1,258 (59.0%)	14 (0.7%)	164 (7.7%)	6 (0.3%)	155 (7.3%)	18.7	214^th of 259 public high schools	17.4%		33.7	277^th of 469 public high schools	40.9%	63		25.0	16.0	$10,527	$675	$797	$2,147	$6,682	$2,373	$9,055
ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2612 W Gila Bend Hwy	Casa Grande	85193	Pinal County	ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 374-4200	224				71 (31.7%)	20 (8.9%)	108 (48.2%)	12 (5.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	61.7	93^rd of 259 public high schools	64.1%		72.6	111^th of 469 public high schools	76.3%	18	39.0	53.0	38.0		$00			$00

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