Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Vista Nueva Career And Technology 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 ≤10% (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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School's student population of 99 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Vikings
School Rankings
Vista Nueva Career And Technology 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 Nueva Career And Technology High School is 0.57, which is less 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
#9133 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
24%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School's ranking?
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School is ranked #9133 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?
≤10% 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 Nueva Career And Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School?
99 students attend Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School?
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School offer ?
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School part of?
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School located?
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 36 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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