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Vista Adult Transition Center

High School · Vista Unified · Vista, CA

A Vista Unified high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA 92084

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2019)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$17,647
Chronic Absenteeism58.5%

Students at Vista Adult Transition Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 15 points since 2010, reaching 25% in 2019.

Show all 5 years by subject
2009
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Vista Adult Transition Center 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,410

Median home value

$745,800

Median rent

$1,936/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

57.6%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vista HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.1 mi1,896Compare →
Vista Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.4 mi247Compare →
New Haven YfsPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.7 mi19Compare →
Guajome Learning CentersCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.8 mi75Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Vista Unified

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#11 of 27
District spending per student
$17,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vista Adult Transition Center is listed in Vista Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vista Adult Transition Center

Vista Adult Transition Center is a public high school in Vista, CA, part of Vista Unified, serving approximately 118 students in grades 12th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,749 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vista Adult Transition Center

What grades does Vista Adult Transition Center serve?

Vista Adult Transition Center serves students in grades 12th through 12th.

How many students attend Vista Adult Transition Center?

Vista Adult Transition Center has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Adult Transition Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Vista Adult Transition Center is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vista Adult Transition Center rank in CA?

Vista Adult Transition Center ranks #5,749 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Vista Adult Transition Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Vista Adult Transition Center 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 Adult Transition Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Adult Transition Center has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Vista Adult Transition Center a charter school?

No, Vista Adult Transition Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vista Adult Transition Center a Title I school?

No, Vista Adult Transition Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Adult Transition Center?

42.4% of students at Vista Adult Transition Center 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
12th – 12th
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.5%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 92084)
49,533
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
34.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 92084; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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