Rancho Buena Vista High School or "RBV" is a California Distinguished School and International Baccalaureate Organization World School, located in Vista, California.
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Buena Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rancho Buena Vista High School's student population of 1,962 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rancho Buena Vista High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Buena Vista High School is 0.50, 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
#3031 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorn
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Buena Vista High School's ranking?
Rancho Buena Vista High School is ranked #3031 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Buena Vista High School often compared to?
Rancho Buena Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Vista High School, Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Buena Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho Buena Vista High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rancho Buena Vista High School?
1,962 students attend Rancho Buena Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rancho Buena Vista High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Buena Vista High School?
Rancho Buena Vista High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Buena Vista High School offer ?
Rancho Buena Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rancho Buena Vista High School part of?
Rancho Buena Vista High School is part of Vista Unified School District.
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