Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, North County Trade Technical 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North County Trade Technical High School?
The graduation rate of North County Trade Technical High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend North County Trade Technical High School?
169 students attend North County Trade Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of North County Trade Technical High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North County Trade Technical High School?
North County Trade Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North County Trade Technical High School offer ?
North County Trade Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North County Trade Technical High School part of?
North County Trade Technical High School is part of Vista Unified School District.
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