Bonita Vista Senior High School
Bonita Vista Senior High School serves 2,424 students in grades 9-12.
Bonita Vista Senior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bonita Vista Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bonita Vista Senior High School's student population of 2,424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,424 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bonita Vista Senior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bonita Vista Senior High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1854 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 10% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sweetwater Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bonita Vista Senior High School is Otay Ranch Senior High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bonita Vista Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tiffany (burton C.) Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chula Vista Bonita Vista Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 1,141 student10
0.3 miles
650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200 0.3 7-8 1,141 - Chula Vista Tiffany (burton C.) Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 470 students10
0.6 miles
1691 Elmhurst St.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-6300 0.6 K-6 470 - Chula Vista Chula Vista Hills Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 562 students10
0.7 miles
980 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-7066 0.7 K-6 562 - Chula Vista Discovery Charter Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 953 students10
1.0 miles
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797 1 K-8 953 - Chula Vista Rancho Del Rey Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 66%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 1,708 student10
1.1 miles
1174 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500 1.1 7-8 1,708
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