Bonita Vista High School is a public four-year high school in Chula Vista, California. It is part of Sweetwater Union High School District, and offers both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. The mascot is a baron.
Serving 1,960 students in grades 9-12, Bonita Vista Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,960 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonita Vista Senior High serves the northwest part of Chula Vista, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonita Vista Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bonita Vista Senior High School's student population of 1,960 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,960 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Bonita Vista High School, a distinctive and vibrant international community of leaders, is to ensure all students thrive and successfully contribute to a global society through a system of learning distinguished by: rigorous, comprehensive,
School Rankings
Bonita Vista Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonita Vista Senior High School is 0.54, 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
#2342 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonita Vista Senior High School's ranking?
Bonita Vista Senior High School is ranked #2342 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bonita Vista Senior High School often compared to?
Bonita Vista Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastlake High School, Olympian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonita Vista Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bonita Vista Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Bonita Vista Senior High School?
1,960 students attend Bonita Vista Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bonita Vista Senior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonita Vista Senior High School?
Bonita Vista Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bonita Vista Senior High School offer ?
Bonita Vista Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bonita Vista Senior High School part of?
Bonita Vista Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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