Vista Real Charter High School

About Vista Real Charter High School

Vista Real Charter High School is a public charter school located in the heart of Los Angeles, California. The school was founded in 2008 and prides itself on providing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum to its students. Vista Real’s mission is to promote academic excellence and to foster a culture of learning that will prepare students for college, career, and life.
At Vista Real, students are encouraged to think critically and to take ownership of their learning. The school offers a wide range of courses, from traditional core classes to more specialized electives. Additionally, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, clubs, and community service opportunities.
Vista Real is dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to a quality education. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment, with a focus on helping students reach their full potential. Vista Real also offers a variety of support services, such as tutoring, counseling, and college and career counseling.
Vista Real is committed to helping its students succeed both academically and socially. The school strives to create an atmosphere of respect and collaboration, and to provide students with the tools they need to reach their goals.

Address:	401 S. A St. Ste. 3 Lancaster, CA 93535
Phone:	(805) 486-5449
Site:	vrchs.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,499 students

Overview Vista Real Charter High School

Vista Real Charter High School serves 1,499 students in grades 9-12.
Vista Real Charter High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Vista Real Charter High School

Vista Real Charter High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Vista Real Charter High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.