SIATech vs Vista Innovation and Design Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
SIATech
Oceanside · Charter high · Grades 10–12
1,174 students
Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
| Measure | SIATech Oceanside, California | Vista Innovation and Design Academy Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1342 of 1,343 | #467 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16827 of 16,910 | #8368 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,174 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 40% |
| city | Oceanside | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 5.1).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on math proficiency (40% vs 0.5%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 19%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 92.7%).
- •Vista Innovation and Design Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 26.7).
- •SIATech is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 834.
- •SIATech is a charter school while Vista Innovation and Design Academy 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 SIATech better than Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Innovation and Design Academy ranks higher (46.7 vs 5.1 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 SIATech and Vista Innovation and Design Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
SIATech: 1,174. Vista Innovation and Design Academy: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do SIATech and Vista Innovation and Design Academy rank in California?
SIATech is 1342nd of 1,343 and Vista Innovation and Design Academy is 467th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).