Vista Nueva Career and Technology High

2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838

vnhs.twinriversusd.org/

151 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vista Nueva Career and Technology High School, located in Sacramento, is an alternative educational institution within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible academic approach that emphasizes credit recovery and personalized instruction. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind in their credit requirements get back on track toward high school graduation.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school integrates career and technical education (CTE) principles to better prepare students for life after graduation. The curriculum is tailored to bridge the gap between high school and the workforce or post-secondary training, helping students build practical skills and professional confidence. Through its supportive culture and emphasis on both academic achievement and career readiness, Vista Nueva serves as a vital resource for students looking for a second chance at success in a focused, goal-oriented setting.

151

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Nueva Career and Technology High
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	97
Black	23
Asian	4
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
97 (64.7 %)
Black
23 (15.3 %)
Two or More
12 (8.0 %)
White
10 (6.7 %)
Asian
4 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-2750
Website:	http://vnhs.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 114