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.
420
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Demographic Student Count
White45
Hispanic197
Black72
Asian61
Two or More36
American Indian2
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    197 (47.0%)
  • Black
    72 (17.2%)
  • Asian
    61 (14.6%)
  • White
    45 (10.7%)
  • Two or More
    36 (8.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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: 420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 211
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 30
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 46
Grade 12 186

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten2
Grade 19
Grade 211
Grade 310
Grade 414
Grade 518
Grade 612
Grade 721
Grade 816
Grade 930
Grade 1045
Grade 1146
Grade 12186
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21651.4%
Male20348.3%
Not Specified10.3%