New Vista works on a different credit system from other regional public schools, but transfer students are still accepted.

In order to graduate, NVHS students must complete a Culminating Project, a substantial work designed and executed independently by seniors.

A mandatory opportunity for students and teachers to gather as a whole and discuss recent/upcoming events, any important announcements and other critical details.

[citation needed] Athletics at New Vista are limited, so many students participate in other schools' sports teams.

[citation needed] The BVSD Bond Program has allowed New Vista to undergo facility renovations in the main office, the cafeteria and the study center.