Enrollment
21
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Escalon, CA
Vista High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Vista High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061284008831
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista High (Continuation) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Escalon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista High (Continuation) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Escalon, CA.
School address
District: Escalon Unified · California
NCES ID 061284008831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista High (Continuation)
Vista High (Continuation) is a small high school in Escalon, California, enrolling 21 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 9 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 21 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Escalon's high schools, it stands alongside Escalon High (815 students): Vista High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 22.6:1).
Escalon Unified also operates Escalon High (815 students) and Dent Elementary (671 students) alongside Vista High (Continuation).
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 (Continuation) compares
Vista High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 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 81.0%
White 19.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Vista High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escalon Unified, which includes Vista High (Continuation).
$14,237
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 11.2%
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 (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dent Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Portal Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Allen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collegeville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Escalon
1 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 (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vista High (Continuation)
How many students attend Vista High (Continuation)?
Vista High (Continuation) has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Escalon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista High (Continuation) is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher 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 (Continuation)?
43.2% of students at Vista High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Vista High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Escalon, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista High (Continuation)?
Vista High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Escalon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Escalon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Escalon on the city page.
Is Vista High (Continuation) a good school?
Vista High (Continuation) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Escalon Unified?
Besides Vista High (Continuation), Escalon Unified also operates Escalon High (815 students), Dent Elementary (671 students), and El Portal Middle (587 students). See the Escalon Unified district page for the complete list.
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