Vista Unified School District
- 1234 ARCADIA AVE
- VISTA, CA 92084
- (760) 726-2170
35 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 93.2% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 19.4% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,756 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.9 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 35 | - |
| Number of Students | 26,726 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,277 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 26,726 | 20.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,822 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,759 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,804 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,716 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,843 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,859 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,873 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,921 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,923 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,970 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,903 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,930 |
| 12th Grade Students | 3,691 |
| Ungraded Students | 79 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 173 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,030 |
| Hispanic | 15,039 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,284 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,626 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 13,231 |
| Female | 12,852 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,277 | 20.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 66 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 763 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 396 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 53 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 224 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 23 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 28 |
| Elementary | 10 |
| Secondary | 18 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 718 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 15 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 57 |
| School Administrators | 61 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 160 |
| Student Support Services | 43 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 383 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $287,521,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $99,784,000 | 34.7% |
| Property Tax | $66,063,000 | 23.0% |
| Other School Systems | $19,351,000 | 6.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,823,000 | 0.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $120,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch | $2,160,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $711,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $228,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,715,000 | 1.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,613,000 | 2.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $167,307,000 | 58.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $85,093,000 | 29.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,076,000 | 1.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $169,000 | 0.06% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $3,984,000 | 1.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $211,000 | 0.07% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $10,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch Programs | $505,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $38,502,000 | 13.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,791,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Programs | $28,338,000 | 9.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $5,628,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $20,430,000 | 7.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $5,155,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $5,125,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,659,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $115,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $9,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $277,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $571,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $5,608,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Other | $1,905,000 | 0.7% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $6,000 | 0.00% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $209,437,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $137,709,000 | 65.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $64,139,000 | 30.6% |
| Student Support | $8,087,000 | 2.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $10,916,000 | 3.8% |
| General Administration Support | $543,000 | 0.2% |
| School Administration Support | $14,480,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $16,129,000 | 5.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,329,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Support Services | $8,655,000 | 3.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,589,000 | 3.6% |
| Food Services | $7,589,000 | 2.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 93.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 2,095 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 1,876 | 19.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Vista Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 35
- Students: 26,726
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,277
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| ALAMOSA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5130 Alamosa Park Dr
Oceanside, CA Public | KG-5 | 560 | 21.9 |  Review This School |
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| ALTA VISTA HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
1575 Bonair Dr
Vista, CA Public | 9-12 | 216 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| BEAUMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
550 Beaumont Dr
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 586 | 20.7 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BOBIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
220 West Bobier Dr
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 678 | 19.4 | 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BREEZE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1111 Melrose Way
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 782 | 22.7 |  5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
215 West California Ave
Vista, CA Public | KG-8 | 40 | 2.7 | Review This School |
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| CASITA CENTER FOR SCIENCE / MATH / TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL | ||||
260 Cedar Dr
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 682 | 19.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
510 Sunset Dr
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 605 | 19.5 | 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| EMPRESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4850 Avenida Empresa
Oceanside, CA Public | KG-5 | 744 | 21.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FOOTHILL OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1370 Oak Dr
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 660 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| GRAPEVINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
630 Grapevine Rd
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 638 | 17.7 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GUAJOME PARK ACADEMY CHARTER | ||||
2000 North Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA Charter | 6-12 | 1,563 | 22.7 | 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HANNALEI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
120 Hannalei Dr
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 559 | 21.9 | Review This School |
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| LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4950 Lake Blvd
Oceanside, CA Public | KG-5 | 759 | 23.3 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2245 Foothill Dr
Vista, CA Public | 6-8 | 853 | 20.1 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4930 Lake Blvd
Oceanside, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,302 | 23.3 | Review This School |
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| MAJOR GENERAL RAYMOND MURRAY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
215 North Melrose Dr
Vista, CA Public | 10-12 | 216 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| MARYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
700 North Ave
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 596 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| MISSION MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5657 Spur Ave
Oceanside, CA Public | KG-5 | 571 | 20.7 | Review This School |
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| MISSION VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1306 Melrose Dr
Oceanside, CA Public | 9-12 | 203 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1720 Monte Vista Rd
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 554 | 19.0 | 5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2585 Business Park Dr
Vista, CA Charter | 9-12 | 77 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| NORTH STAR ACADEMY OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING & FINE ARTS | ||||
1250 Arcadia Ave
Vista, CA Public | KG-8 | 71 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| OLIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
836 Olive Ave
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 436 | 15.3 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PALOMAR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1401 Palomar Place
Vista, CA Public | 9-12 | 94 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| RANCHO BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1601 Longhorn Dr
Vista, CA Public | 9-12 | 3,061 | 23.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
850 Sagewood Dr
Oceanside, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,185 | 22.8 | Review This School |
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| SIATECHNOLOGY SCHOOL | ||||
217 Escondido Ave
Vista, CA Charter | 9-12 | 1,850 | 38.5 | Review This School |
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| SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
325 East Bobier Dr
Vista, CA Public | 7-12 | 111 | 8.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TEMPLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1550 Temple Heights Dr
Oceanside, CA Public | KG-5 | 604 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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| VISTA ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
600 North Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA Public | KG-8 | 1,060 | 19.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VISTA FOCUS ACADEMY | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
450 North Melrose Dr
Vista, CA Public | 9 | - | - | Review This School |
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| VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Panther Dr
Vista, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,852 | 22.5 | Review This School |
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| VISTA MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE & MATH | ||||
151 Escondido Ave
Vista, CA Public | 6-8 | 595 | 21.3 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
740 Olive Ave
Vista, CA Public | 6-8 | 720 | 18.0 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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