D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Vista Charter School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 1810 ST. MARY DRIVE, Montrose, CO 81401
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 15% · Math 5% proficient · 7th percentile in Colorado
Graduation
D
27% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
D
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
177
Students
enrolled
36.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%7/100reading 8th percentile, math 6th percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%2/10027% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%39/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−31 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−28 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate27% (−50 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%5%reading -51 pts, math -42 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -22 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1810 ST. MARY DRIVE
City Montrose
ZIP Code 81401
District 0805790
NCES School ID 080579001852
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81401

Understanding the community around Vista Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,904
Per Capita Income $35,141
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $298,800
Median Rent $1,032
Owner-Occupied 72.2%
Renter-Occupied 27.8%
View full data for ZIP 81401 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vista Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.6%
Hispanic/Latino 47.5%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Black 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 177
Teachers (FTE) 4.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 36.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vista Charter School?
Vista Charter School has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vista Charter School?
Vista Charter School has 177 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 36.8:1.
What grades does Vista Charter School serve?
Vista Charter School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Vista Charter School receive per student?
Vista Charter School receives $12,038 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vista Charter School in 81401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$433,747
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,985
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
27.8%

Other Schools in 81401

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026