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About this school
Vista High School is
a public school
in Richmond, California that is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
It serves 98 students
in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 5.4:1.
Its teachers have had 49 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
84%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Vista High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Vista High School
$42,145
raised using DonorsChoose
49
projects
funded
10
teachers
funded
259
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Vista High School has received support from
235 individuals from California and
24 individuals out-of-state.