Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, Vista West Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista West Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Vista West Continuation High School's student population of 330 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Vista West Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista West Continuation High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista West Continuation High School's ranking?
Vista West Continuation High School is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista West Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Vista West Continuation High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vista West Continuation High School?
330 students attend Vista West Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Vista West Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista West Continuation High School?
Vista West Continuation High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista West Continuation High School offer ?
Vista West Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista West Continuation High School part of?
Vista West Continuation High School is part of Kern High School District.
School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
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