Vista Preparatory Academy

www.rbuesd.org

549 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vista Preparatory Academy, located in Red Bluff, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Red Bluff Union Elementary School District (RBUESD). As a school within this district, it is committed to providing a structured academic environment designed to support the developmental needs of its students. The academy focuses on preparing its pupils for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with a supportive learning culture that emphasizes foundational skills and personal growth.

By serving the local Red Bluff community, Vista Preparatory Academy plays a key role in the district’s mission to foster an equitable and effective educational experience. The school leverages the resources of the RBUESD to ensure that students have access to necessary academic tools and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.rbuesd.org.

549

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	235
Black	13
Asian	9
Two or More	23
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
246 (44.9 %)
Hispanic
235 (42.9 %)
Two or More
23 (4.2 %)
American Indian
21 (3.8 %)
Black
13 (2.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Red Bluff Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)527-7840
Website:	http://www.rbuesd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 178

Grade 7 201

Grade 8 170