Excellent
#924 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
North County Trade Tech High
High School · North County Trade Tech High District · Vista, CA
A charter high school in Vista, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1806, Vista, CA 92085
- Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North County Trade Tech High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North County Trade Tech High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,187/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North County Trade Tech High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
North County Trade Tech High is listed in North County Trade Tech High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North County Trade Tech High
North County Trade Tech High is a public high school in Vista, CA, part of North County Trade Tech High District, serving approximately 133 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North County Trade Tech High
What grades does North County Trade Tech High serve?
North County Trade Tech High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North County Trade Tech High?
North County Trade Tech High has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North County Trade Tech High?
The student-teacher ratio at North County Trade Tech High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North County Trade Tech High rank in CA?
North County Trade Tech High ranks #924 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is North County Trade Tech High's MySchoolScout rating?
North County Trade Tech High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 North County Trade Tech High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North County Trade Tech High has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is North County Trade Tech High a charter school?
Yes, North County Trade Tech High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North County Trade Tech High a Title I school?
No, North County Trade Tech High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North County Trade Tech High?
55.6% of students at North County Trade Tech High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (760) 598-0782
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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.
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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