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, United States. Vista is located in North San Diego County. The

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, 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.

Academics

In 1982, VHS was the first high school in San Diego County to adopt the

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Athletics

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.

Notable alumni

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References

* http://www.vistausd.org/history

External links

School website
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