Vista High School

Summary:

Vista High School is a public high school located in Yuma, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 220 students, the majority of whom are Hispanic (around 90%).

Despite being part of the Yuma Union High School District, which is ranked 402 out of 540 districts in the state, Vista High School consistently underperforms its peers. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and only 4% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rates have been very low, ranging from 30.5% in 2020-2021 to 55.1% in 2022-2023, while its dropout rates have been high, reaching as high as 21.6% in 2020-2021. Additionally, Vista High School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 80.45% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other high schools in the Yuma Union High School District, such as Yuma High School and Kofa High School, Vista High School significantly underperforms, with higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better academic performance on standardized tests. The school's poor performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students of low socioeconomic status, who rank among the lowest in the state. Despite fluctuations in spending per student, the school's academic and performance outcomes remain consistently poor, suggesting that Vista High School may face significant challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and support for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2350 S Virginia Dr
       Yuma, AZ  85364-8530


(928) 502-6800

District: Yuma Union High School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,530 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.5%
White:
6.8%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vista High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vista High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.5%), White (6.8%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Yuma Union High School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista High School is 14.1, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Yuma Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Vista High School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista High School is $13,530, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Yuma Union High School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vista High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Yuma Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma Union High School District 253rd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vista High School

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Rank History for all students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 13.88 354th 395 10.4%
2010 11.33 366th 403 9.2%
2011 3.68 397th 397 0.0%
2012 12.62 429th 471 8.9%
2013 15.75 423rd 491 13.8%
2014 9.00 354th 394 10.2%
2018 10.17 413th 420 1.7%
2021 15.32 439th 509 13.8%
2022 13.34 407th 464 12.3%
2023 12.08 460th 469 1.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.58 322nd 347 7.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.82 331st 354 6.5%
2022 14.88 386th 456 15.4%
2023 10.27 399th 406 1.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.34 368th 370 0.5%
2021 16.46 408th 492 17.1%
2022 12.10 402nd 455 11.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.92 304th 311 2.3%
2021 19.48 374th 479 21.9%
2022 17.83 368th 441 16.6%
2023 10.21 378th 379 0.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at Vista High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.25 364th 409 11.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Vista High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 29 8 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1994 75 3 0 122 4 n/a n/a 0 204
1995 56 8 1 154 4 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 56 8 1 154 4 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 62 4 1 170 8 n/a n/a 0 245
1998 74 2 1 167 3 n/a n/a 0 247
1999 97 8 0 222 3 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 109 8 3 252 8 n/a n/a 0 380
2001 80 10 2 231 6 n/a n/a 0 329
2002 64 13 1 219 5 n/a n/a 0 302
2003 64 13 1 219 5 n/a n/a 0 302
2004 73 7 3 255 6 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 74 8 2 239 6 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 73 5 1 229 6 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 54 7 1 223 13 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 42 9 0 249 4 n/a n/a 0 304
2009 62 9 2 250 5 n/a n/a 0 328
2010 45 13 5 259 5 n/a n/a 0 327
2011 48 9 3 245 6 3 2 0 316
2012 41 10 0 260 3 0 0 0 314
2013 20 5 1 200 3 1 2 0 232
2014 19 3 0 179 1 0 0 0 202
2015 12 2 1 188 6 0 0 0 209
2016 23 2 1 156 4 0 0 0 186
2017 19 1 1 152 2 0 1 0 176
2018 16 2 0 109 3 0 2 0 132
2019 14 1 1 126 4 0 1 0 147
2020 27 3 1 240 7 0 2 0 280
2021 16 5 0 194 11 0 2 0 228
2022 14 2 0 180 9 0 3 0 208
2023 15 4 0 197 3 0 1 0 220

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 79 6.0 13.2 n/a
1994 204 7.0 29.1 n/a
1995 223 12.0 18.6 n/a
1996 223 12.0 18.6 n/a
1997 245 13.0 18.8 n/a
1998 247 14.4 17.2 n/a
1999 330 15.4 21.4 n/a
2000 380 16.0 23.8 n/a
2001 329 16.2 20.3 n/a
2002 302 17.8 17.0 n/a
2003 302 17.8 17.0 n/a
2004 344 19.6 17.6 44.2
2005 329 23.8 13.8 99.1
2006 314 24.4 12.9 99
2007 298 23.8 12.5 55.7
2008 304 25.8 11.8 65.8
2009 328 25.0 13.1 57.9
2010 327 22.6 14.4 54.1
2011 316 20.2 15.6 58.2
2012 314 18.0 17.4 73.2
2013 232 15.5 14.9 80.2
2014 202 17.0 11.8 71.8
2015 209 13.0 16.0 66
2016 186 14.0 13.2 68.3
2017 176 17.0 10.3 n/a
2018 132 11.7 11.2 80.3
2019 147 15.0 9.8 80.3
2020 280 13.2 21.2 55.7
2021 228 17.4 13.1 n/a
2022 208 18.0 11.5 55.8
2023 220 15.5 14.1 80.5

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 79 6.0 13.2 n/a
1994 204 7.0 29.1 n/a
1995 223 12.0 18.6 n/a
1996 223 12.0 18.6 n/a
1997 245 13.0 18.8 n/a
1998 247 14.4 17.2 n/a
1999 330 15.4 21.4 n/a
2000 380 16.0 23.8 n/a
2001 329 16.2 20.3 n/a
2002 302 17.8 17.0 n/a
2003 302 17.8 17.0 n/a
2004 344 19.6 17.6 44.2
2005 329 23.8 13.8 99.1
2006 314 24.4 12.9 99
2007 298 23.8 12.5 55.7
2008 304 25.8 11.8 65.8
2009 328 25.0 13.1 57.9
2010 327 22.6 14.4 54.1
2011 316 20.2 15.6 58.2
2012 314 18.0 17.4 73.2
2013 232 15.5 14.9 80.2
2014 202 17.0 11.8 71.8
2015 209 13.0 16.0 66
2016 186 14.0 13.2 68.3
2017 176 17.0 10.3 n/a
2018 132 11.7 11.2 80.3
2019 147 15.0 9.8 80.3
2020 280 13.2 21.2 55.7
2021 228 17.4 13.1 n/a
2022 208 18.0 11.5 55.8
2023 220 15.5 14.1 80.5

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 High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,208 (5.8%) $1,030 (2.7%) $5,445 (14.3%) $20,342 (53.5%) $14,421 (37.9%) $34,763 (91.5%) $38,001
2021 $1,884 (15.4%) $1,675 (13.7%) $5,442 (44.6%) $6,754 (55.3%) $1,891 (15.5%) $8,645 (70.8%) $12,204
2022 $2,822 (20.9%) $1,485 (11.0%) $7,129 (52.7%) $7,450 (55.1%) $1,773 (13.1%) $9,223 (68.2%) $13,530

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students147220
 49.7%
African American14
 300%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic126197
 56.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1415
 7.1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.3%80.5%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Vista High School.

Students at Vista High School are 90% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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