North County Trade Tech High vs Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North County Trade Tech High
Vista · Charter high · Grades 9–12
145 students
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
740 students
| Measure | North County Trade Tech High Vista, California | Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1020 of 1,343 | #4269 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14599 of 16,910 | #44317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 145 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 24% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North County Trade Tech High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 20.9).
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (24% vs 5%).
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34.5%).
- •North County Trade Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 81.6%).
- •North County Trade Tech High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 24.7).
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is the larger school with 740 students compared with 145.
- •North County Trade Tech High is a charter school while Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is North County Trade Tech High better than Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), North County Trade Tech High ranks higher (23.9 vs 20.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North County Trade Tech High and Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North County Trade Tech High: 145. Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North County Trade Tech High and Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts rank in California?
North County Trade Tech High is 1020th of 1,343 and Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is 4269th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).