Pacifica High vs Vista Real Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacifica High
Oxnard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,675 students
Vista Real Charter High
Oxnard · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,271 students
| Measure | Pacifica High Oxnard, California | Vista Real Charter High Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1079 of 1,343 | #1301 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15066 of 16,910 | #16499 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,675 | 1,271 |
| Enrollment | 2,675 | 1,271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 3% |
| city | Oxnard | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacifica High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 11.4).
- •Pacifica High does better on math proficiency (20% vs 3%).
- •Pacifica High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Pacifica High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 84.1%).
- •Vista Real Charter High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.9).
- •Pacifica High is the larger school with 2,675 students compared with 1,271.
- •Pacifica High is a public school while Vista Real Charter High is a charter 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 Pacifica High better than Vista Real Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Pacifica High ranks higher (21.3 vs 11.4 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 Pacifica High and Vista Real Charter High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Oxnard and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacifica High: 2,675. Vista Real Charter High: 1,271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacifica High and Vista Real Charter High rank in California?
Pacifica High is 1079th of 1,343 and Vista Real Charter High is 1301st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).