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Top 44% in state

Bonita Vista Senior High

High School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA

A Sweetwater Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

751 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91913

  • Math 31% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation37%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$15,647
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Bonita Vista Senior High score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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

36.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bonita Vista Senior 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 San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,521/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$129,412

Median home value

$750,000

Median rent

$2,863/mo

College educated

40.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
37% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·371 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
14 boys'·13 girls'·27 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–120.6 mi331Compare →
Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–121.3 mi385Compare →
Eastlake HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–121.8 mi2,710Compare →
Otay Ranch Senior HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.9 mi2,546Compare →

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.

Sweetwater Union High

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#7 of 28
District spending per student
$15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonita Vista Senior High is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonita Vista Senior High

Bonita Vista Senior High is a public high school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 2,049 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,214 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonita Vista Senior High

What grades does Bonita Vista Senior High serve?

Bonita Vista Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bonita Vista Senior High?

Bonita Vista Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 2,049 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Senior High is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonita Vista Senior High rank in CA?

Bonita Vista Senior High ranks #4,214 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bonita Vista Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonita Vista Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Bonita Vista Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonita Vista Senior High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bonita Vista Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Bonita Vista Senior High a Title I school?

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

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

36.4% of students at Bonita Vista Senior 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
2,049
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 91913)
57,067
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
35.6
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 91913; 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

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