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Rancho Buena Vista High

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA, 92084

Ranked 3734 of 6840 in California

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About Rancho Buena Vista High

Rancho Buena Vista High School is a well-known public high school in Vista, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the Vista Unified School District and has about 2,200 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 23:1. The school is known for being one of the best because it offers a wide range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement courses and exams, which let students take college-level classes and tests. There are 78% minority students on campus, and 59% of students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The academic results are good, with 62% of students being able to read and 26% being able to do math. Rancho Buena Vista High School is in an area where the average home price is about $880,000. It is known as one of the best schools for providing a well-rounded education. Its main strengths are its wide range of classes and its dedication to making sure that its students are ready for college and careers, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Rancho Buena Vista High Contact Information

Address

1234 Arcadia Ave., Vista, CA, 92084

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Phone

(760) 727-7284

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 62% in Reading.
95
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1962
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3734 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rancho Buena Vista High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 21.46%
Asian 3.72%
Hispanic 67.43%
Black 1.73%
Two+ Races 4.13%
Native Am. 0.36%
White
21.46%
Asian
3.72%
Hispanic
67.43%
Black
1.73%
Two+ Races
4.13%
Native Am.
0.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1962
45.87%
900 Female
53.82%
1056 Male

Student Population

1962 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

327 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students at Rancho Buena Vista High School can now learn professional skills by building tiny homes for homeless veterans in a new, state-of-the-art, 9,000-square-foot construction facility. They can also earn industry-standard certifications. The campus is also getting a big upgrade to its track and field stadium so that it can host future school events and athletic competitions in a more modern space. The school's wind ensemble also got the rare honor of being one of only two high school bands chosen to play at the 2025 California All-State Music Education Conference.

FAQ

Q1. Does Rancho Buena Vista High support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Rancho Buena Vista High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Rancho Buena Vista High helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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