Serving 2,515 students in grades 9-12, Otay Ranch Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otay Ranch Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Otay Ranch Senior High School's student population of 2,515 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otay Ranch Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otay Ranch Senior High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#425 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otay Ranch Senior High School's ranking?
Otay Ranch Senior High School is ranked #425 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Otay Ranch Senior High School often compared to?
Otay Ranch Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympian High School, Eastlake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Otay Ranch Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Otay Ranch Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Otay Ranch Senior High School?
2,515 students attend Otay Ranch Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Otay Ranch Senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otay Ranch Senior High School?
Otay Ranch Senior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Otay Ranch Senior High School offer ?
Otay Ranch Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Otay Ranch Senior High School part of?
Otay Ranch Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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