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#1172 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Vista High School
High School · Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Yuma, AZ
A Yuma Union High School District (4507) high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2350 S VIRGINIA DR, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Vista High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,497
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma Online Distance AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Kofa High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,323 | Compare → |
| Stedy- Kofa HS SatelliteEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Yuma Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yuma Union High School District (4507)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista High School is listed in Yuma Union High School District (4507); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista High School
Vista High School is a public high school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Union High School District (4507), serving approximately 261 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista High School
What grades does Vista High School serve?
Vista High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vista High School?
Vista High School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista High School rank in AZ?
Vista High School ranks #1,172 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Vista High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vista High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista High School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vista High School a charter school?
No, Vista High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista High School a Title I school?
No, Vista High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yuma County
- Phone
- (928) 502-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85364)
- 72,125
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85364; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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