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Vista High School

2350 S VIRGINIA DR, YUMA, AZ 85364Yuma Union High School District (4507) →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
220
Students
Total enrolled
57%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 34% vs nat'l
$12,585
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 220 students in grades 09–12 in YUMA, Arizona.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,585 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Vista High School is a mid-sized high in YUMA, Arizona, serving grades 09–12 with 220 students. The district invests $12,585 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 57% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Vista High School

220
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
80%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution111 male · 109 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility80%
National avg 52% · 177 students
Student Composition
90%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino90%
Black2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040963000157

Academic Outcomes at Vista High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
55-59
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
57%
State avg
70%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85364

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,585Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,585
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,538
Student Support$2,391
Administration$1,510
Operations$1,888
Other$1,259
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,585 spent per student, an estimated $5,575 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
24%
State government
56.1%
Local (property tax)
24.2%
Federal programs
19.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 57% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 80% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyYuma County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYuma Union High School District (4507) →
Phone: (928)502-6800
NCES ID: 040963000157
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in YUMA seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
2350 S VIRGINIA DR, YUMA, AZ 85364
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.