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1 Panther Way
United States
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| Type | Public school |
| Established | 1936 |
| School district | Vista Unified School District |
| Principal | David Jaffe |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,030 (2022-23)[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and white (red as an alternate color)[2] |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Rival | Rancho Buena Vista |
| Website | Vista High School website |
Vista High School is a public high school in Vista, California, United States. Vista is located in North San Diego County. The Vista Unified School District encompasses a large geographic area. As such, it serves the needs of students from the cities of Vista, Bonsall, San Marcos, Oceanside, and Carlsbad. Vista High School is one of the largest schools in California, holding over 3,000 students, though its current campus was originally built in 1972 to educate 1,200 students. It was first established in 1936.
In 1982, VHS was the first high school in San Diego County to adopt the International Baccalaureate Program.
The school's football stadium is named after former coach Dick Haines, a successful Vista High coach who led the 1974 and 1985 Vista High School football teams to state championships. The Panthers have won the CIF championship nine times. To date, the school has produced five NFL players.
33°13′26″N 117°14′17″W / 33.224°N 117.238°W / 33.224; -117.238
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