Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy

School Overview
Vista High School, located in San Pablo, California, operates as an alternative education campus within the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing personalized academic pathways to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and achieve their high school diplomas. By offering a smaller, more intimate setting, Vista High aims to provide the focused attention and support necessary for students who require a different approach than what is typically offered in a large, comprehensive high school.

The school emphasizes a student-centered culture that prioritizes credit recovery, social-emotional support, and career readiness. Through its partnership with the WCCUSD, Vista High leverages district resources to offer a curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that includes entering the workforce, enrolling in community college, or pursuing vocational training. By fostering a close-knit community, the school works to remove barriers to education, helping students overcome academic challenges and reach their individual goals in a safe and structured environment.
568
Total Students
41.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Demographic Student Count
White72
Hispanic259
Black128
Asian74
Two or More30
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    259 (45.7 %)
  • Black
    128 (22.6 %)
  • Asian
    74 (13.1 %)
  • White
    72 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: West Contra Costa Unified
Phone: (510)231-1431
Website: http://www.wccusd.net
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 211
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 79
Grade 12 196

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten7
Grade 118
Grade 221
Grade 325
Grade 427
Grade 525
Grade 624
Grade 730
Grade 837
Grade 931
Grade 1048
Grade 1179
Grade 12196
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29752.3%
Male27047.5%
Not Specified10.2%