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Rancho Buena Vista High School vs. El Camino High School

Should you attend Rancho Buena Vista High School or El Camino High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rancho Buena Vista High School
1601 Longhorn Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
El Camino High School
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Rancho Buena Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,962 students in grades 9-12, Rancho Buena Vista High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,526 students in grades 9-12, El Camino High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,962 students
2,526 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rancho Buena Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at El Camino High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rancho Buena Vista High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at El Camino High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
106 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rancho Buena Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at El Camino High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Buena Vista High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at El Camino High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oceanside Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3408 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#4574 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rancho Buena Vista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of El Camino High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Buena Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Camino High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oceanside Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Buena Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Camino High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oceanside Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 50% in CA)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rancho Buena Vista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Vista Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of El Camino High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Oceanside Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rancho Buena Vista High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of El Camino High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
540
654
Grade 10 Students
524
641
Grade 11 Students
496
642
Grade 12 Students
402
589

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rancho Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at El Camino High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rancho Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at El Camino High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
67%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rancho Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at El Camino High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rancho Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at El Camino High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rancho Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at El Camino High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Rancho Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at El Camino High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rancho Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vista Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at El Camino High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rancho Buena Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of El Camino High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rancho Buena Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at El Camino High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rancho Buena Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vista Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at El Camino High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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