At a glance
Reported students
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
1.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
129.5
VISTA Secondary: 5 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
1.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about VISTA Secondary
VISTA Secondary is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Fridley. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Fridley Public School District. NCES reports 5 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.7:1, below the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (60%) and White (20%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking VISTA Secondary
- 1How do the reported 1.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20%
- Hispanic0%
- Black60%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial20%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Fridley Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Transitions School
High · Grades 11–12
4 reported students
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr
High · Grades 09–12
121 reported students
Fridley Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
796 reported students
VISTA Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Middle · Grades 05–08
24 reported students
Early Childhood Special Education S
Other · Grades PK–PK
39 reported students
Public schools near VISTA Secondary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley Senior High High · Fridley Public School District | 09–12 | 796 | 0.9 mi |
| Transitions School High · Fridley Public School District | 11–12 | 4 | 0.9 mi |
| Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr High · Fridley Public School District | 09–12 | 121 | 0.9 mi |
| Irondale Senior High High · Mounds View Public School District | 09–12 | 1,812 | 1.5 mi |
| Metro Heights Academy High · Northeast Metro 916 | 09–12 | 198 | 1.7 mi |
| Metro Heights Independent High · Northeast Metro 916 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about VISTA Secondary
What grades does VISTA Secondary serve?
VISTA Secondary reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Fridley Public School District.
How many students attend VISTA Secondary?
VISTA Secondary reported 5 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at VISTA Secondary?
The calculated ratio is 1.7:1, based on 5 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is VISTA Secondary a public, charter, or magnet school?
VISTA Secondary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fridley Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is VISTA Secondary in?
VISTA Secondary is part of Fridley Public School District, based in Fridley, MN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near VISTA Secondary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fridley Senior High (0.9 mi), Transitions School (0.9 mi), Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.