- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vista, CA
Vista Adult Transition Center
Federal NCES profile for Vista Adult Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064119006823
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Adult Transition Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for California
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Adult Transition Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Adult Transition Center ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Vista Unified · California
NCES ID 064119006823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Vista Adult Transition Center held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 064119006823 · Vista, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 10.7:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students)
Vista Adult Transition Center held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Adult Transition Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Buena V
Rancho Buena Vista High
1,949 students
- Vista High
Vista High
1,746 students
- Mission Vista
Mission Vista High
1,670 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
1,158 students
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle
866 students
- This school 107
Vista Adult Transition Center
107 students
What this shows Vista Adult Transition Center reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Adult Transition Center compares
Vista Adult Transition Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 27.4%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Vista Adult Transition Center is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vista Unified reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Adult Transition Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Adult Transition Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar high schools in Vista
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Rancho Buena Vista High
Standard public school
1,949 students 21:1 students per teacher
Vista High
Standard public school
1,746 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Major General Raymond Murray High
Alternative education program
146 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
North County Trade Tech High
Standard public school
145 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
90 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Adult Transition Center
How many students attend Vista Adult Transition Center?
Vista Adult Transition Center has 107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Adult Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Adult Transition Center is 10.7:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Adult Transition Center?
42.7% of students at Vista Adult Transition Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Adult Transition Center?
The largest demographic group at Vista Adult Transition Center is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Adult Transition Center?
Vista Adult Transition Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista Adult Transition Center rank among high schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Adult Transition Center ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Vista Unified?
Besides Vista Adult Transition Center, Vista Unified also operates Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students), Vista High (1,746 students), and Mission Vista High (1,670 students). See the Vista Unified district page for the complete list.