Vista Visions Academy

Summary:

Vista Visions Academy is an alternative public school located in Vista, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Vista Unified School District, which is ranked 877 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Vista Visions Academy is an alternative school, it appears to be underperforming compared to other nearby alternative schools in key metrics. The school has had fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from 61.5% to 75.6%, which is lower than the state average of around 84% and the graduation rates of nearby alternative schools like Dimensions Collaborative (87.5%) and Carlsbad Seaside Academy (75.0%). Additionally, Vista Visions Academy has had high dropout rates, ranging from 11.5% to 26.9% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average of around 9% and the dropout rates of nearby alternative schools.

Another area of concern is Vista Visions Academy's very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.7% to 66.1% over the past five years, which is much higher than the state average of around 12% and the rates of nearby alternative schools like Dimensions Collaborative (1.6%) and Coastal Academy Charter (2.9%). The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the Vista Unified School District and the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate its strategies and practices to better support its students.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 1575 Bonair Dr.
       Vista, CA  92084-3572


(760) 724-4785

District: Vista Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1447th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,777 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  82

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.4%
White:
24.4%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.5% Help


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Compare Details Vista Visions Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vista Visions Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vista Visions Academy ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vista Visions Academy 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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.4%), White (24.4%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista Visions Academy is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Vista Visions Academy employs 5.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista Visions Academy is $36,777.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Vista Visions Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Visions Academy 1447th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Vista Visions Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Vista Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Unified 877th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vista Visions Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.71 3891st 5883 33.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.86 3854th 5264 26.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.85 4723rd 5635 16.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.36 3328th 5663 41.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.45 3575th 5084 29.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 50.81 1076th 2477 56.6%
2016 56.24 950th 2497 62.0%
2019 28.97 1826th 2715 32.7%
2022 46.62 1261st 2740 54.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.47 860th 2458 65.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.16 1244th 2509 50.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.12 702nd 2359 70.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vista Visions Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.16 1229th 2133 42.4%
2022 57.67 760th 2123 64.2%
2023 43.35 1032nd 2348 56.0%
2024 29.02 1447th 2323 37.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.11 577th 1943 70.3%
2023 60.54 621st 2247 72.4%
2024 42.15 1072nd 2235 52.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.47 1267th 1833 30.9%
2022 50.93 794th 1858 57.3%
2023 33.53 1260th 2118 40.5%
2024 33.95 1250th 2098 40.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.52 652nd 2207 70.5%
2024 30.09 1319th 2172 39.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.65 1295th 1814 28.6%
2022 68.96 454th 1861 75.6%
2023 51.02 818th 2142 61.8%
2024 43.07 1024th 2125 51.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Vista Visions Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.99 907th 1434 36.8%
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Data source: test scores: California 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 Visions Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 77 3 2 49 0 4 2 0 137
2014 51 1 4 46 0 2 6 0 110
2015 35 1 6 49 0 1 3 0 95
2016 26 0 1 48 2 2 4 0 83
2017 12 0 0 28 0 0 3 0 43
2018 7 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 21
2019 21 0 0 24 0 0 2 0 47
2020 29 1 0 36 2 0 2 0 70
2021 31 1 0 34 0 1 4 0 71
2022 69 7 19 282 1 11 16 2 407
2023 20 2 5 57 0 2 6 0 92
2024 20 2 3 52 0 1 4 0 82

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 Visions Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 137 7.0 19.5 36.5
2014 110 8.1 13.5 43.6
2015 95 8.0 11.8 41.1
2016 83 8.0 10.3 41
2017 43 6.2 6.9 27.9
2018 21 2.0 10.5 61.9
2019 47 3.0 15.6 48.9
2020 70 n/a n/a 45.7
2021 71 6.4 11.0 78.9
2022 407 17.0 23.9 73.5
2023 92 7.5 12.1 64.1
2024 82 5.3 15.3 69.5

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 Visions Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 137 7.0 19.5 36.5
2014 110 8.1 13.5 43.6
2015 95 8.0 11.8 41.1
2016 83 8.0 10.3 41
2017 43 6.2 6.9 27.9
2018 21 2.0 10.5 61.9
2019 47 3.0 15.6 48.9
2020 70 n/a n/a 45.7
2021 71 6.4 11.0 78.9
2022 407 17.0 23.9 73.5
2023 92 7.5 12.1 64.1
2024 82 5.3 15.3 69.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vista Visions Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $36,777

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista Visions Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1826th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1261st of 2740 Middle schools
 21.2%
Ranks 1229th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1032nd of 2348 High schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Visions Academy)36.433.3
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Unified)46.239.8
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.446.6
 2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vista Visions Academy)2528.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Vista Unified)31.323
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.2
 7.4%
8th Grade Science (Vista Visions Academy)16.728
 11.3%
   8th Grade Science (Vista Unified)24.626.5
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.829.2
 1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Visions Academy)52.252.2
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Unified)64.360.9
 3.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.354.8
 2.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Vista Visions Academy)13.627.3
 13.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Vista Unified)34.127
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227
 5.3%
12th Grade Science (Vista Visions Academy)9.18.3
 0.8%
   12th Grade Science (Vista Unified)22.733.4
 10.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4792
 95.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic2457
 137.5%
Pacific Islander02
White2120
 4.8%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%64.1%
 15.2%


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Students at Vista Visions Academy are 63% Hispanic, 24% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 82 students attended Vista Visions Academy.

Vista Visions Academy ranks 1447th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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