Vistamar School is a private independent high school in El Segundo, California, serving grades 9-12 in the South Bay of Los Angeles. With an average class size of 14, a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, and 18 AP/Honors courses, the school draws students from 60 zip codes with 49% identifying as Students of Color.
Location
Vistamar School is located at 737 Hawaii Street in El Segundo, CA 90245, in the South Bay region of Los Angeles.
Stages
The school serves grades 9-12 as a high school only.
Type
Vistamar is a private independent co-educational day high school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from 60 zip codes across Los Angeles. 49% identify as Students of Color.
Additional learning support
ESL (English as a Second Language) is offered as a department.
Governance and Ownership
Vistamar is led by Erik Carlson, the 4th Head of School in its history.
Curriculum
The school offers 18 AP/Honors courses alongside departments in Mathematics, Science, Humanities, World Languages, Arts, Theatre, Computer Science, and ESL. A Senior Project is required for graduation.
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Higher Education Progression
College counseling services are available with a 20:1 student-to-counselor ratio.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ESL (English as a Second Language) is offered as a dedicated department.
Safeguarding
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes are in place.
Admissions
Applications are processed through the SSAT portal. Inquiry and visit scheduling are available through the school website.
Scholarships
36% of families participate in the Moderated Tuition programme.
