New Vista is a small public high school in Boulder, Colorado, United States. It was founded in 1993 by Rona Wilensky.
Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, New Vista High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Vista High School's student population of 327 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Vista High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Vista High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#569 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owl
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Vista High School's ranking?
New Vista High School is ranked #569 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are New Vista High School often compared to?
New Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder High School, Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Vista High School?
The graduation rate of New Vista High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend New Vista High School?
327 students attend New Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of New Vista High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Vista High School?
New Vista High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Vista High School offer ?
New Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Vista High School part of?
New Vista High School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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