Mission Vista High School Reviews

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Mission Vista High School is a really good high school to attend. It is very academic focussed and the students here are for the most part, very nice. It does however have a very strict administration which at times can be a little stressful and overwhelming.

The best parts of Mission Vista are the people and the community around me. The teachers try really hard at keeping everyone unified and they try to keep the amount of school spirit up. One of the worst parts is the busy work some give out. Work that won't benefit our learning in the long run.

Mission Vista's 4x4 schedule is at the heart of what makes it different than other schools in the Vista Unified School District. Students take 4 classes in the fall and 4 classes in the spring totaling 8 classes instead of the normal 6 or 7 at other schools. This has allowed my son to not have to take summer school in order to get ahead and take more advanced math classes. The teachers are mostly awesome. The school is kept clean and neat and the administration is very responsive and supportive.

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As an upcoming senior at Mission Vista High School, I have witnessed both the peaks and valleys of the school. My freshman year was spent meeting the faculty and my peers through a computer screen, unable to have a true feeling for what the school was like. The spring of my freshman year, I was able to experience in-person learning for the first time on the beautiful, nature-filled campus. My classmates and I were all ecstatic to be back and it was an extremely welcoming environment. Mission Vista often encourages creativity and self-expression, and each individual is unique from the rest. In the following two years at the school, I have continued to have wonderful experiences intertwined with slight discrepancies. The staff, although amazing, can sometimes have questionable expectations for the students, mainly including hypocritical dress-code enforcement or the slight sexualization of students. Despite the few uncomfortable moments, the academics and positive scene persevere.

Mission Vista High School is a great school for anyone interested in accelerated learning with regards to arts and sciences. As a STEM focused school there are a lot of different resources to accelerate learning. The teachers are amazing and give ample support both in and outside of the classroom. The extracurricular activities are also abundant allowing for students to get involved where they want to be. For me that was participating in the Steel Drum ensemble, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Rock the Hill (a music show). Overall I really enjoyed my experience here and will cherish the memories forever. Hardly anything bad to say about the school.

Our school is very special for two reasons-we are a dual magnet school and, like many colleges, we are on the semester system. But what really makes us stand out in regards to other schools is that we have a lot of classes that other high schools don't have. My sophomore year, I took a criminology/ street law class just to try something new. And if I hadn't taken that course, along with our many creative writing classes, I would have never realized what I wanted to major in. It is things like that, that at Mission Vista, you really are able to try out all of your interests. I will say that there doesn't feel to be a middle ground between AP and regular classes. As much as I love our AP programs, there are sometimes when I struggle in a class and simply want to feel like it is still worth my time. The non-AP classes usually aren't taught with as much attention, and I think that is something that they need to bring more focus to.

Overall I was afraid to start high school however this school is able to separate political and educational topics within the school. The wide variety of students allows for some of the most diverse friend groups and overall a great environment for students.

I'm from the third graduating class of the school, but it would have been nice for more sports teams and more encouragement of succeeding from teachers. I loved when they put the sandwich bar in.

The school itself is great, just some of the teachers are lacking. There is this one math teacher (head of a prestigious club as well) who is known for bullying students, I myself being a victim of her bullying as well. The response from the admin was not great, they listened to my story but did nothing to punish said teacher. Another teacher, a 'biology teacher' has taught our class absolutely nothing except screwing up our grades.

Mission Vista helps challenge students through their rigorous courses that center the student's personal interests such as their PLTW pathway classes. However, discussing outside-of-school issues like community college classes or internship or scholarships aren't discuss much and it can be difficult for students to be aware of any new opportunities.

Mission Vista was an amazing institution for my high school experience. The teachers, students, and faculty were above average especially in my district. The school felt relatively safe, and I never hated going. I've made some of my best friends through this school. Mission Vista offered a variety of programs that allowed me to explore music, creative writing, criminology, and astronomy.

I really enjoyed my time with all most all of the teachers that taught me during my time at Mission Vista. It's a very nice school that has many different opportunities for ever student. I'd like to see more tables for students to sit at during lunch, many students would have to sit in the grass, outside of classes, or in classes because there wasn't enough sitting.

Mission Vista has great stem programs such as computer science and the pltw engineering pathway. Both of these programs are insightful and hard to find any other high school. One thing I wish we invested more in would be sports. We unfortunately don't have a football team, and our fields for sports such as soccer are pretty bad; they have numerous holes which has led to many injuries.

Mission Vista provided me with a variety of classes, clubs, and overall opportunities to discover my interests. The staff is extremely supportive and often promotes involvement and encourages students to perform their best. The school provides many students with a safe space to explore but also simply be themselves. This school has very clearly made an effort to be inclusive, responsible, and safe for all students.

I am a current high school junior, and so far my experience at Mission Vista High School has been great. Mission Vista is a dual magnet school with a strong focus on academics, as is evident with the number and variety of course selection options. 18 AP courses and numerous honors courses are offered, so students have the ability to challenge themselves. College readiness and test scores are significantly above average. Also, most of the teachers are great, knowledgeable, and offer support for students. In addition, Mission Vista has a diverse array of clubs/activities and varsity sports teams, so every student has something that suits them and their interests. On top of it all, Mission Vista is a safe school where bullying is minimal and every student will feel at home.

Big focus on academics, many of the students are very competitive which can be toxic to hear. The communication on events is horrible. But overall it is okay

I chose to go to Mission Vista because my cousin had recommended it, saying I would be a good fit. I looked into the school and I like the fact that it was a smaller school compared to others. I also liked the classes offered as well as the vast elective choices. The 4x4 schedule seemed interesting and I liked the fact that I could get more credits this way than at a traditional high school. What also really drew my attention was the PLTW Biomedical pathway, which I am currently completing. The teachers are very passionate about what they teach and I feel very comfortable asking them for help when I need it. I kind of feel like I missed out on some of the experiences here due to the COVID pandemic shut down, but my experience was still extremely enjoyable.

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Aside from the covid year, my experience at Mission Vista has been very good. The main thing that sets this school apart, the 4 by 4 schedule (4 classes per semester), was initially hard to transition into. After a semester, I adjusted to the work pace. The student culture is very different from what is portrayed on screen. Though most students tend to keep to their classes, students are civil towards underclassmen. I would say, among most peer groups, there is more pressure to get a drivers license than to do drugs. Though there isn't a traditional band or football team, the music and sports programs here are top tier.

My experience has been amazing! Classes are fast paced because we are on a four-by-four, so I have the opportunity to take more classes than other high schools. The students here are accepting of all individuals, and there are great support systems for any help a student might need in all aspects of their life.

The teachers are all very knowledgable in their subjects and the atmosphere of the campus is very friendly. All students are exceptional and bring comfort to school life.

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