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Bella Vista High

High School · San Juan Unified · Fair Oaks, CA

A San Juan Unified high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8301 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628

  • Math 41% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation27.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$16,374
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Bella Vista High score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bella Vista High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated726/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,582

Median home value

$615,400

Median rent

$1,857/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Almondale AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–121.1 mi41Compare →
EL Sereno Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.5 mi145Compare →
Meraki HighEnrollment path unverified7.38–121.5 mi82Compare →
Mira Loma HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available1,632Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

San Juan Unified

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#9 of 65
District spending per student
$16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bella Vista High is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bella Vista High

Bella Vista High is a public high school in Fair Oaks, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 1,926 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,956 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bella Vista High

What grades does Bella Vista High serve?

Bella Vista High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bella Vista High?

Bella Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 1,926 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista High is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bella Vista High rank in CA?

Bella Vista High ranks #4,956 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bella Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bella Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bella Vista High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bella Vista High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bella Vista High a charter school?

No, Bella Vista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bella Vista High a Title I school?

No, Bella Vista High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bella Vista High?

32.2% of students at Bella Vista High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,926
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 95628)
43,783
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
44.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95628; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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