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The Way High School Should Be.
We're not held back by doing things the way they've always been done. Vistamar was founded with an unwavering commitment to digging deeper and working harder. We inspire students, preparing them to contribute and excel in higher education and in life.
Explore Vistamar
Check out our approach to high school. Here are some links to send you in the right direction.
![Academics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700610277/vistamarschoolorg/re9bg1bbrtfonepywnq7/Scienceexperimentgroupofstudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700610277/vistamarschoolorg/re9bg1bbrtfonepywnq7/Scienceexperimentgroupofstudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700610277/vistamarschoolorg/re9bg1bbrtfonepywnq7/Scienceexperimentgroupofstudents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700610277/vistamarschoolorg/re9bg1bbrtfonepywnq7/Scienceexperimentgroupofstudents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700610277/vistamarschoolorg/re9bg1bbrtfonepywnq7/Scienceexperimentgroupofstudents.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700610277/vistamarschoolorg/re9bg1bbrtfonepywnq7/Scienceexperimentgroupofstudents.jpg","width":1900}])
![Team huddle with coaches]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705891246/vistamarschoolorg/qucezryf6oqdk4e40vp8/Basketballlayup.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705891246/vistamarschoolorg/qucezryf6oqdk4e40vp8/Basketballlayup.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705891246/vistamarschoolorg/qucezryf6oqdk4e40vp8/Basketballlayup.png","width":738}])
![Student Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700617028/vistamarschoolorg/j60peypkyoptcrudxpyl/Naomijustinentrancetoschool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700617028/vistamarschoolorg/j60peypkyoptcrudxpyl/Naomijustinentrancetoschool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700617028/vistamarschoolorg/j60peypkyoptcrudxpyl/Naomijustinentrancetoschool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700617028/vistamarschoolorg/j60peypkyoptcrudxpyl/Naomijustinentrancetoschool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700617028/vistamarschoolorg/j60peypkyoptcrudxpyl/Naomijustinentrancetoschool.jpg","width":1583}])
![Life Planning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698876153/vistamarschoolorg/ernp9uti7rquetmkhctr/vistamar-graduation-2023-413-cliffwilliam-_CWF81371.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698876153/vistamarschoolorg/ernp9uti7rquetmkhctr/vistamar-graduation-2023-413-cliffwilliam-_CWF81371.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698876153/vistamarschoolorg/ernp9uti7rquetmkhctr/vistamar-graduation-2023-413-cliffwilliam-_CWF81371.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698876153/vistamarschoolorg/ernp9uti7rquetmkhctr/vistamar-graduation-2023-413-cliffwilliam-_CWF81371.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698876153/vistamarschoolorg/ernp9uti7rquetmkhctr/vistamar-graduation-2023-413-cliffwilliam-_CWF81371.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1698876153/vistamarschoolorg/ernp9uti7rquetmkhctr/vistamar-graduation-2023-413-cliffwilliam-_CWF81371.jpg","width":2200}])
![Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704602497/vistamarschoolorg/lxw6qvd4g0pgfncf9ekc/vistamar-classroom-018-cliffwilliam-_CWF90462.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704602497/vistamarschoolorg/lxw6qvd4g0pgfncf9ekc/vistamar-classroom-018-cliffwilliam-_CWF90462.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1704602497/vistamarschoolorg/lxw6qvd4g0pgfncf9ekc/vistamar-classroom-018-cliffwilliam-_CWF90462.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1704602497/vistamarschoolorg/lxw6qvd4g0pgfncf9ekc/vistamar-classroom-018-cliffwilliam-_CWF90462.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1704602497/vistamarschoolorg/lxw6qvd4g0pgfncf9ekc/vistamar-classroom-018-cliffwilliam-_CWF90462.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1704602497/vistamarschoolorg/lxw6qvd4g0pgfncf9ekc/vistamar-classroom-018-cliffwilliam-_CWF90462.jpg","width":1900}])
By the Numbers
14
Average Class Size
7:1
Student to Faculty ratio
18/10
AP/Honors Courses
20:1
Student to College Counselor ratio
60
Zip Codes
49%
Identify as Students of Color
33%
Families participating in Moderated Tuition program
22
Athletic Teams in 17 sports
Voices from Vistamar
![Emily Pryor headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/m4rt4gl9jyju8diazr0l/3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/m4rt4gl9jyju8diazr0l/3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/m4rt4gl9jyju8diazr0l/3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/m4rt4gl9jyju8diazr0l/3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/m4rt4gl9jyju8diazr0l/3.png","width":1600}])
I try to include the perspectives and histories of many voices, bodies, and experiences that are many times excluded.
![David Polett headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/j6qufxuzpmya9owbfus2/4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/j6qufxuzpmya9owbfus2/4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/j6qufxuzpmya9owbfus2/4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/j6qufxuzpmya9owbfus2/4.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705974550/vistamarschoolorg/j6qufxuzpmya9owbfus2/4.png","width":1600}])
My teaching style is enthusiastic, positive and supportive. I strive to create an active and engaging learning environment where students and athletes can consistently work hard, have fun, and get better!
![Sarah Older-Aguilar headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/rxfbl9yuvard1dxqhwa5/2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/rxfbl9yuvard1dxqhwa5/2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/rxfbl9yuvard1dxqhwa5/2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/rxfbl9yuvard1dxqhwa5/2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/rxfbl9yuvard1dxqhwa5/2.png","width":1600}])
I love sitting side-by-side with students as they have those ah-ha moments in their writing and start to develop their identity as writers.
![David Pham]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/jwahxsg0tl1inlfnsl2x/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/jwahxsg0tl1inlfnsl2x/1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/jwahxsg0tl1inlfnsl2x/1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/jwahxsg0tl1inlfnsl2x/1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705974551/vistamarschoolorg/jwahxsg0tl1inlfnsl2x/1.png","width":1600}])
"I have the freedom and trust here to teach to the moment. Students feel like they have a voice in what gets discussed in my history and government courses."
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