Bonita Vista High School is a public four-year high school in Chula Vista, California. It is part of Sweetwater Union High School District, and offers both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. The mascot is a baron.
Serving 2,049 students in grades 9-12, Bonita Vista Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,049 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonita Vista Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bonita Vista Senior High School's student population of 2,049 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,049 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bonita Vista Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonita Vista Senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2354 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonita Vista Senior High School's ranking?
Bonita Vista Senior High School is ranked #2354 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bonita Vista Senior High School often compared to?
Bonita Vista Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastlake High School, Olympian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonita Vista Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bonita Vista Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bonita Vista Senior High School?
2,049 students attend Bonita Vista Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bonita Vista Senior High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonita Vista Senior High School?
Bonita Vista Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bonita Vista Senior High School offer ?
Bonita Vista Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bonita Vista Senior High School part of?
Bonita Vista Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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