Enrollment
186
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynwood, CA
Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062316003540
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Lynwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for California
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Lynwood, CA.
School address
District: Lynwood Unified · California
NCES ID 062316003540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista High
Vista High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lynwood, California, enrolling 186 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.3:1, Vista High is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 33% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 462 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lynwood's high schools, it stands alongside Lynwood High (1,858 students): Vista High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 21.6:1).
Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students) and Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students) alongside Vista High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vista High compares
Vista High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,547
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
African American 4.8%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Vista High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynwood Unified, which includes Vista High.
$18,547
Per student
+12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 72.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marco Antonio Firebaugh High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hosler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Lynwood
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vista High
How many students attend Vista High?
Vista High has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynwood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista High is 14.3:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 High?
79.9% of students at Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Vista High is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Lynwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista High?
Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista High rank among high schools in Lynwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Lynwood, 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 Lynwood on the city page.
Is Vista High a good school?
Vista High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lynwood Unified?
Besides Vista High, Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students), Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students). See the Lynwood Unified district page for the complete list.
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