Rancho Buena Vista High School
Tel:
(760)727-7284
- Rancho Buena Vista High School serves 2,246 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Rancho Buena Vista High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Rancho Buena Vista High School's student population of 2,246 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,246 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 112 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rancho Buena Vista High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rancho Buena Vista High School is 0.56, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2035 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 28% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vista Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 821 students
0.9 miles
4950 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)945-5300 0.9 K-5 821 - Vista Madison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1130 students
0.9 miles
4930 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)940-0176 0.9 6-8 1130 - Vista Breeze Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 827 students
1.5 miles
1111 Melrose Way
Vista, CA 92084
(760)945-2373 1.5 K-5 827 - Vista National University Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 878 students
1.6 miles
2030 Univ Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
(760)631-5842 1.6 K-12 878 - Vista Hannalei Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 638 students
2.0 miles
120 Hannalei Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)631-6248 2.0 K-5 638
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