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Vista School

3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034 -

School Notes Overview:

The Vista School, located on 18 acres in West Los Angeles, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers children who have struggled in other settings an opportunity for academic success. We provide children identified with learning disabilities or developmental challenges, as well as those experiencing social problems, emotional problems, behavior problems or other mental health issues, with classes that can meet their special needs while encouraging them to grow emotionally and academically. Our educational and clinical staff creates an atmosphere of success, taking into account the personal challenges of a child's life so they can have a positive school experience. The Vista School is successful because we believe that each student can achieve. Our staff serve as models and encourages students to both learn and grow, recognizing that they are here for more than academics. When students leave Vista, they need to be prepared both academically as well as socially to re-enter local schools, go to college or vocational school or, for some, to enter the work force. Over the past several years, more than 65% of our graduates have enrolled in college, community college, paraprofessional training, or vocational school....

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School Overview:

	Vista School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Private Special Education Centers Other associations(s) for exceptional children Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	217 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	79%	37%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 3 students
	Kind - 3 students
	Grade 1 - 3 students
	Grade 2 - 3 students
	Grade 3 - 11 students
	Grade 4 - 10 students
	Grade 5 - 17 students
	Grade 6 - 21 students
	Grade 7 - 15 students
	Grade 8 - 21 students
	Grade 9 - 34 students
	Grade 10 - 41 students
	Grade 11 - 23 students
	Grade 12 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	27 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	210 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Vista School, located on 18 acres in West Los Angeles, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers children who have struggled in other settings an opportunity for academic success. We provide children identified with learning disabilities or developmental challenges, as well as those experiencing social problems, emotional problems, behavior problems or other mental health issues, with classes that can meet their special needs while encouraging them to grow emotionally and academically. Our educational and clinical staff creates an atmosphere of success, taking into account the personal challenges of a child's life so they can have a positive school experience. The Vista School is successful because we believe that each student can achieve. Our staff serve as models and encourages students to both learn and grow, recognizing that they are here for more than academics. When students leave Vista, they need to be prepared both academically as well as socially to re-enter local schools, go to college or vocational school or, for some, to enter the work force. Over the past several years, more than 65% of our graduates have enrolled in college, community college, paraprofessional training, or vocational school.
Profile last updated: 03/05/2009

In the News:

FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Vista Del Mar's First Annual Jazz Festival (All About Jazz)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 08:58:13 pm
Nearly 800 music lovers and supporters of troubled children turned out for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Service's first annual jazz festival. The Oct. 18 fundraiser for Vista Del Mar - one of the nation's most comprehensive care facilities for youngsters experiencing mental health, behavioral, emotional, or social problems - was held at Vista's West Los Angeles campus and was headlined by ...
Vista Del Mar's First Annual Jazz Festival Strikes Note of Success (Marketwire)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:17:12 pm
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - October 26, 2009) - Nearly 800 music lovers and supporters of troubled children turned out for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Service's first annual jazz festival. The Oct. 18 fundraiser for Vista Del Mar -- one of the nation's most comprehensive care facilities for youngsters experiencing mental health, behavioral, emotional, or social problems -- was held at ...
Calendar: Events, festivals and more (Ventura County Star)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 12:05:45 am
PUMPKIN PATCHES BIG WAVE DAVE’S PUMPKIN PATCH: The patch sells everything from mini pumpkins to giant pumpkins, plus harvest-theme accessories. Kids can play games and win prizes. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, 4075 Telegraph Road, Ventura. 218-0282; http://bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com. BOCCALI RANCH: Many varieties of pumpkins, squash and other produce ...
Schwarzenegger Visits Chula Vista School, Lobbies for Stimulus Funds (KPBS San Diego)
posted on August 27, 2009 at 09:44:47 pm
SAN DIEGO — As he toured a charter school in Chula Vista today, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger lobbied for sweeping changes to California's education system to qualify for a share of the $4.35 billion in federal economic stimulus dollars available through the so-called Race to the Top program.
Budget cuts force Marin districts to close summer schools (Marin Independent Journal)
posted on July 16, 2009 at 04:32:10 am
Cory DeMars knows he's one of the lucky ones. As summer school principal for the Tamalpais Union High School District, DeMars has had to slice 15 percent from his budget as a result of state cuts to education.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (90034)	School Zip (90034)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	58,199 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	47%	32%
Population Average Age	31 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$37,231	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.2 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	42 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	19% / 81%	55% / 45%