Rancho Buena Vista High

1601 Longhorn Dr.
Vista, CA 92081

rbv.vistausd.org

1,949 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rancho Buena Vista High School (RBV), located in Vista, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Vista Unified School District. Established in 1987, the school has cultivated a strong reputation for balancing rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Known for its "Longhorn" pride, the campus emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages students to pursue excellence in both their studies and their personal development.

Beyond its core curriculum, RBV is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and its extensive performing arts offerings, including a nationally acclaimed dance team and high-quality theater and music departments. The school also provides various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, aiming to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, Rancho Buena Vista continues to be a central pillar of the Vista community, committed to shaping well-rounded, engaged, and responsible citizens.

1,949

Total Students

102.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Buena Vista High
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	1,300
Black	32
Asian	79
Two or More	101
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,300 (66.9%)
White
414 (21.3%)
Two or More
101 (5.2%)
Asian
79 (4.1%)
Black
32 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.5%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Vista Unified
Phone:	(760)727-7284
Website:	http://rbv.vistausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,949
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,065
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	301

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 515

Grade 10 503

Grade 11 436

Grade 12 495