Rancho Bernardo High School

13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 2,334 students in grades 9-12, Rancho Bernardo High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : 72%
  • : 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rancho Bernardo High School's student population of 2,334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,334 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rancho Bernardo High School is 0.71, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
72%
40%
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(18-19)
80%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
23%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
43%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Rancho Bernardo High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Rancho Bernardo High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rancho Bernardo High School often compared to?
Rancho Bernardo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Norte High School, Mt. Carmel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Bernardo High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho Bernardo High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rancho Bernardo High School?
2,334 students attend Rancho Bernardo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rancho Bernardo High School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Bernardo High School?
Rancho Bernardo High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Bernardo High School offer ?
Rancho Bernardo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rancho Bernardo High School part of?
Rancho Bernardo High School is part of Poway Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : 72%
  • : 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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