Rancho Buena Vista High School
1601 Longhorn Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(760)727-7284
- Rancho Buena Vista High School serves 2,417 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Rancho Buena Vista High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- Rancho Buena Vista High School operates within the Vista Unified School District.
- Vista Unified School District's 85% graduation rate is higher than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
Rancho Buena Vista High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Rancho Buena Vista High School's student population of 2417 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,417 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 115 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rancho Buena Vista High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rancho Buena Vista High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 28% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Rancho Buena Vista High School is Vista Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Vista Unified School District's student population of 25,215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 81% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,679 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $8,749 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Vista Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 34 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 25,215 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $223 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $224 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,679 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $8,749 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rancho Buena Vista High School is National University Academy (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Madison Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lake Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vista Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 859 students
0.9 miles
4950 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)945-5300 0.9 K-5 859 - Vista Madison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1161 students
0.9 miles
4930 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)940-0176 0.9 6-8 1161 - Vista Breeze Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 786 students
1.5 miles
1111 Melrose Way
Vista, CA 92084
(760)945-2373 1.5 K-5 786 - Vista National University Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 797 students
1.6 miles
2030 Univ Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
(760)631-5842 1.6 K-12 797 - Vista Hannalei Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 647 students
2.0 miles
120 Hannalei Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)631-6248 2.0 K-5 647
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