Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts vs Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
740 students
Vista High
Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,746 students
| Measure | Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Vista, California | Vista High Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4269 of 5,693 | #834 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44317 of 50,301 | #13279 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 740 | 1,746 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 1,746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 20.9).
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Vista High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 84.7%).
- •Vista High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 24.7).
- •Vista High is the larger school with 1,746 students compared with 740.
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 Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts better than Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Vista High ranks higher (30.3 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 Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts and Vista High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts: 740. Vista High: 1,746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts and Vista High rank in California?
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is 4269th of 5,693 and Vista High is 834th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).