Serving 1,932 students in grades 9-12, Vista Grande High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Grande High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Vista Grande High School's student population of 1,932 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Mascot
Spartans
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Grande High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Grande High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1009 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Grande High School's ranking?
Vista Grande High School is ranked #1009 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vista Grande High School often compared to?
Vista Grande High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casa Grande Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Grande High School?
The graduation rate of Vista Grande High School is 78%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Vista Grande High School?
1,932 students attend Vista Grande High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Vista Grande High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Grande High School?
Vista Grande High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista Grande High School offer ?
Vista Grande High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista Grande High School part of?
Vista Grande High School is part of CASA Grande Union High School District (4453).
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