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#3790 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 40% in state

Otay Ranch Senior High

High School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA

A Sweetwater Union High high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1250 Olympic Pkwy., Chula Vista, CA 91913

  • Math 31% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation38.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$15,647
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Otay Ranch Senior High score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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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 Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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

30.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Otay Ranch 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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 offered
38.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·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
Pacific Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.1K–120.8 mi558Compare →
Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–120.9 mi385Compare →
Mater Dei Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8private9–120.9 mi1,037Compare →
Olympian HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–121.2 mi2,324Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#4 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

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

About Otay Ranch Senior High

Otay Ranch Senior High is a public high school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 2,546 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,790 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Otay Ranch Senior High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Otay Ranch High School (ORHS) is a public high school located in Chula Vista, California 2. The institution primarily serves students from the Otay Ranch and Rancho Del Rey developments within the city 2. The school is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, as indicated by district website listings 1. In May 2024, Otay Ranch High School hosted the 4th Annual Women In Sports Conference at its facility located at 1250 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91913 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.sweetwaterschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Otay Ranch Senior High

What grades does Otay Ranch Senior High serve?

Otay Ranch Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Otay Ranch Senior High?

Otay Ranch Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 2,546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Otay Ranch Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Otay Ranch Senior High is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Otay Ranch Senior High rank in CA?

Otay Ranch Senior High ranks #3,790 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Otay Ranch Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Otay Ranch Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Otay Ranch Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Otay Ranch Senior High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Otay Ranch Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Otay Ranch Senior High a Title I school?

No, Otay Ranch Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otay Ranch Senior High?

30.2% of students at Otay Ranch 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
2,546
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
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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