North County Trade Tech High vs Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.7 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 High
Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,746 students
| Measure | North County Trade Tech High Vista, California | Vista High Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1020 of 1,343 | #834 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14599 of 16,910 | #13279 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 145 | 1,746 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 1,746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 17% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 23.9).
- •Vista High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Vista High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 34.5%).
- •North County Trade Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 84.7%).
- •North County Trade Tech High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.6).
- •Vista High is the larger school with 1,746 students compared with 145.
- •North County Trade Tech High is a charter school while Vista High 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North County Trade Tech High better than Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Vista High ranks higher (30.3 vs 23.9 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 High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North County Trade Tech High: 145. Vista High: 1,746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North County Trade Tech High and Vista High rank in California?
North County Trade Tech High is 1020th of 1,343 and Vista High is 834th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).