Vistamar School

Vistamar School is committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education that emphasizes deep learning over breadth and balance over burnout. The school intentionally fosters a diverse community, believing that academic excellence requires a variety of perspectives and cultural backgrounds. It aims to develop students who are independent thinkers, reflective practitioners, and engaged citizens who act with integrity and moral courage.

The curriculum includes core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Humanities, World Languages, Arts, Theatre, and Computer Science. The school offers a variety of AP and honors courses, as well as a Senior Project. The academic program is designed to foster global consciousness, strong communication skills, and mathematical and scientific literacy.

Vistamar graduates are prepared for success in higher education and beyond, with alumni matriculating to top colleges and universities. The school’s Life Planning Program ensures students are equipped to communicate their unique experiences and advocate for themselves. Graduates are characterized by their ability to uplift their communities with confidence, generosity, and compassion.

The school provides a four-year Life Planning Program where students receive guidance and mentorship from dedicated Life Planners, advisors, and teachers. This program is designed to help students build their unique stories for college admissions, job applications, or community engagement. Additionally, the school offers English as a Second Language (ESL) support.

Vistamar School accepts applications on a rolling basis for grades 9-12. The admissions process includes an inquiry, campus tours, and the submission of application forms. The school maintains a need-based Moderated Tuition program, which is managed independently of the admissions process to ensure financial capacity does not impact an applicant's chance of admission.

The school operates on an academic calendar that includes a summer program. The 2026-2027 master calendar includes important dates for the school year, with specific events such as student leadership retreats and athletic tryouts scheduled throughout the year.

The 76,000 square-foot campus in El Segundo features 22 classrooms organized into department pods, including four full-sized science laboratories. Specialized spaces include a state-of-the-art performing arts space, a practice gymnasium, a large open atrium, and a Creative Commons housing visual and performing arts facilities. The Viking Commons provides a commercial kitchen and communal gathering space for the school community.

Students participate in a wide range of activities including Model United Nations, robotics, the Vistamar Student Network, and the school newspaper, the Vistamar View. Leadership opportunities are embedded in daily life through roles such as team captains, club founders, affinity group leaders, peer mentors, and members of the Honor Council and VistaCrew. Students also gather for Morning Meetings three times per week and engage in various student-led clubs and affinity spaces.