Bella Vista High School is a public high school in Fair Oaks, California. It is a member of the San Juan Unified School District and serves eastern Fair Oaks and southern Orangevale.
Serving 1,939 students in grades 9-12, Bella Vista High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,939 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bella Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bella Vista High School's student population of 1,939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,939 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
Respecting the uniqueness of each child
School Rankings
Bella Vista High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bella Vista High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1897 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucking Horse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bella Vista High School's ranking?
Bella Vista High School is ranked #1897 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bella Vista High School often compared to?
Bella Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casa Roble Fundamental High School, Del Campo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bella Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Bella Vista High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bella Vista High School?
1,939 students attend Bella Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bella Vista High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bella Vista High School?
Bella Vista High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bella Vista High School offer ?
Bella Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bella Vista High School part of?
Bella Vista High School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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