This is a great school! We love the 4x4 schedule and our daughter is doing amazing there. There are…read moremany paths to choose from and fun electives like their Steel Pan program. The curriculum sets the pace for college bound kids but it can be intense and not for every student.

Totally stole a chromebook from this school by accident and was told I had to pay the whole fee for…read moreit even though I tried to return it, in its original condition with everything including the charger. Plus the staff is so shitty and rude and also i swear to god if you even are around someone who is being searched they call you in too, i argued my way out of it because I genuinely didn't even do anything, and they still tried to give me lunch detention. EVEN THOUGH I WAS JUST IN THE SAME BATHROOM AS SOME GIRL VAPING WASHING MY HANDS AND MINDING MY BUSINESS. such a stupid school. wish they actually cared about the students.

OK, so as many well know, I'm not living in my hometown anymore. Bailed for the Bay Area, and when…read moreI was down to my last few days in San Diego County, I started to get very nostalgic. Between going away parties and work responsibilities, I spent time visiting the places I'd encountered along my life's path that made ol' Ruggy the man he is today. Some of those places include: -My little league baseball field -The Tubs in La Mesa -The house in O.B. where I lost my virginity -The original 91X studio location on Pacific Highway (well, maybe the TJ studio was the real OG) -My first apartment after moving away from home in Bankers Hill -Lips -Fallbrook High School So, essentially, hot tub parties, 17-second one night stands, smacking baseballs and high school has helped shape me into the Ruggeford H. Joesten that (some of) you love so dearly. Well, at least the Ruggeford H. Joesten that my parents love, I suppose.... After visiting my grandparents in Fallbrook, I couldn't help but remember my high school days. I grew up about 1/2 mile from the school, and after being home schooled for my entire life, I decided that high school was the time to spread my wings. So, really, my first experience with public schooling was 9th grade. Talk about a complete nightmare, huh? It's easy to bag on our small avocado laden town, but I really can't imagine growing up anywhere else. The stoners, burnouts and bums I've kept in contact with hated Fallbrook High, but they all turned out to be weed salesmen, tow truck drivers and squeegee supervisors at Ten's in North Park. The people I know that really appreciated Fallbrook turned out pretty well, though. It's really like a small, Midwest farming town that happens to be 25 minutes away from the beach. A pretty cool mix, if you ask me. After walking through the closed campus like a total chester last Friday, I can't help but remember playing baseball on the bitchin' baseball field, smoking cigs by the handball courts, parking illegally in the teachers parking area (sorry) when nothing else was available, rolling into school 45 minutes late, then cooking myself breakfast with Mr. Koch in cooking class every first and second period in my senior year, and more. It sounds like I was a complete asshole, but I considered some of the school's enforcement officers and teachers friends, so somehow, I always got away with those shenanigans unscathed. The teachers at Fallbrook were classic. I strolled past Mr. Port's classroom, Mrs. Hellams old digs, Mr. Rupp's room (even though I despised that dude), Mr. Howard's room, and a few others. I've actually kept in touch with a few teachers from my high school days, which has to tell you something about the individuals making this school what it is. I even remember Lolo, the gangster security guard that kept shits on lock. He was quite the character. When you're 17 or 18 years old, it's pretty standard to ask your parents why the hell they decided to move to Fallbrook. But after almost a decade of being away, I can't tell you how much I'd love to return someday. There's literally nothing going on in that town... and when I've gotten sick of the hustle and bustle of city life, that's exactly how I'll like it.

save yo kids, there's other high schools out there....there are some REALLY awesome schools that…read morethey can go to, some of the teachers are high-key mean. my teacher got mad at me for breathing and made me move to a different desk.

There is a limit to the amount of student that attend Guajome park. So that means less students in…read morea class room, approx. 19 or less. In a public school your looking at 40 or more in a class room. To me this says that my child is going to be in a better learning environment a quieter one. More one on one with the teacher. Less disruptive students. This makes my child more accountable for his actions and his learning!

This school allows students to bully. There is no accountability. Principal would not return my…read morecall when my child was harassed by other students.

VIDA changed locations in the summer of 2025 and is now located on Foothill Dr in Vista. Our family…read moreloves this school. So many options for the design labs. The music program is really a marvel. Choir, violin and drumming lessons are all offered including a school band! Academic awards are given out twice a year on a nice ceremony. The only negatives are the too small parking lot and the kids think the student lunches are not good. I wish Spanish was offered but the good far outweighs the bad! 5 stars for VIDA!

AWESOME school. Great teachers, fun classes. For example, they have fashion design as an elective!…read moreThis is the kind of school that students would actually WANT to go to, which is unusual for most students.

Such a wonderful school from at least 1938 (for what I saw at a plate in the main courtyard). I…read morewent there this week for an interpreting job and spent a great time walking around the facilities that remind me of the Spanish revival style. I was able to imagine the various generations of Vista kids attending this pristine white (even if with some maintenance needed) school. I loved so many details, from the 1930s water fountains to the skates 'parking lot'. They have a memorial fragrant rose garden and the trees are just gorgeous. So much greenery and open spaces. I like the architecture of this school a lot and the memories the past I imagine were made here. Another cute touch are the tiles also Spanish style.

An incredible staff, especially in maths and sciences. The school is aging, but I'd rather that use…read morefunds in the classroom than on the facade. Also, very nice that I never have to look for parking.