- Enrollment
- 2,682
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuma, AZ
Vista High School
Federal NCES profile for Vista High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040963000157
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Arizona
NCES ID 040963000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Vista High School grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+18.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 040963000157 · Yuma, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 11.7:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: San Luis High School (2,682 students)
Vista High School grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+18.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Vista High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Luis High
San Luis High School
2,682 students
- Cibola High Sc
Cibola High School
2,434 students
- Gila Ridge Hig
Gila Ridge High School
2,249 students
- Kofa High Scho
Kofa High School
1,976 students
- Yuma High Scho 1,040
Yuma High School
1,040 students
- This school 175
Vista High School
175 students
What this shows Vista High School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista High School compares
Vista High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Arizona - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 9.7%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Vista High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Yuma Union High School District (4507) reports $10,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cibola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gila Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kofa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yuma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,434
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,249
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista High School
How many students attend Vista High School?
Vista High School has 175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista High School is 11.7:1, which is 31% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% 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 School?
72.7% of students at Vista High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista High School?
The largest demographic group at Vista High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista High School?
Vista High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vista High School rank among high schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuma Union High School District (4507)?
Besides Vista High School, Yuma Union High School District (4507) also operates San Luis High School (2,682 students), Cibola High School (2,434 students), and Gila Ridge High School (2,249 students). See the Yuma Union High School District (4507) district page for the complete list.