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Rancho Buena Vista High

Vista Unified · San Diego County · 1601 Longhorn Drive, Vista, CA 92081-5423

(760) 727-7284 · www.rbv.vistausd.org

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7/10
#384
Rank 384 out of 1,227
Top 31%
English Language Arts7/10 · #408 · 67th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #344 · 72nd percentile
Science7/10 · #508 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Rancho Buena Vista High sits in the heart of Vista, a city in northern San Diego County that blends suburban comfort with a strong sense of community pride. The school performs solidly above the state's midpoint, with math being a particular strength, making it a good fit for families who want a well-rounded public high school experience without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some coastal district schools. Vista itself is approachable and unpretentious — close enough to the beach and the city to feel connected, but with a more grounded, working-community feel that tends to attract families looking for roots over flash.

Student Demographics

390 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
248 (64%)
White
85 (22%)
Multiple Races
20 (5%)
Asian
17 (4%)
African American
9 (2%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners57 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged278 (71%)
Students with Disabilities60 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,949
Enrollment
102.7
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7
Administrators (FTE)
19.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

87.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

17
AP Courses
offered
22.5%
AP Participation
of students
440
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program115 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Longhorns · CIF San Diego Section

28
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cheer, StuntCross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1187 · 46th percentile

102 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found