Rancho Buena Vista High School
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Rancho Buena Vista High School or "RBV" is a California Distinguished School
and International Baccalaureate Organization
World School, located in Vista, California
. http://rbvhs.vusd.k12.ca.us/
. The school's mascot is the Longhorn
. Among the largest schools in San Diego County, with over 3,300 enrolled students, with a diverse student population in grades 9-12, Rancho Buena Vista High is one of the 572 World Schools in the United States (as of January 2008) offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Varda Levy is the school principal. Shannon Garcia, Carlos Gomez, Eileen Hermansen, and Jonathan Gollias are the school assistant principals.
Rancho Buena Vista's sports program is exceptional. The Football Team were semi-finalists for the CIF championship in 2007. The school's Marching Band and Pageantry Corp has won over 400 awards since its creation in 1988. It has performed all over the world and in parades such as The Tournament of Roses in Pasadena and at Disneyland. The Men's Cross Country team won CIF Championships two years in row in 2006 and 2007.
(USO) show, http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/03/10/news/coastal/22_48_833_9_07.txthttp://www.ranchosocialstudies.org/uso/usoshow.htm and its ArtSplash festival, http://www.getcurrentevents.com/2007/05/16/students-prepare-sidewalk-for-annual-artsplash-in-vistahttp://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/07/23/news/community/photos/1b02-v-chalk.072307.txthttp://rbvhs.vusd.k12.ca.us/teachers/royster/Chalkfestival2005/index.htmhttp://rbvhs.vusd.k12.ca.us/teachers/royster/Chalkfestival2007/index.htm RBV boasts award-winning programs in theater, music, and graphic design/digital arts. Many students participate in a large internship programme, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination
), the Regional Occupational Program
(ROP), IB Diploma and Certificate Programmes and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Rancho's Cross Country teams are perennially state-ranked, and the varsity Academic Team won the San Diego County Academic League Championship in 2006.http://www.sdcoe.net/news/06-04-28-al.asp.
Number of full-time paraprofessional staff: 3
Number of part-time paraprofessional staff: 23
Number of full-time office/clerical staff: 12
Number of part-time office/clerical staff: 2
Number of full-time other staff: 16
Number of part-time other staff 1
Enrollment in algebra or algebra II: 531
Enrollment in advanced math course: 598
Enrollment in first year chemistry: 472
Enrollment in first year physics: 197
Career-technical education enrollment: 260
Student Drop Outs (2005-2006 data)
Number of 9th Grade Drop Outs: 37
Number of 10th Grade Drop Outs: 84
Number of 11th Grade Drop Outs: 27
Number of 12th Grade Drop Outs: 107
Total Number of Drop Outs: 255
Total Students 3310 students
48% Male / 52% Female
Total Classroom Teachers 131 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 889 students
Grade 10 - 1010 students
Grade 11 - 701 students
Grade 12 - 710 students
Student % by Ethnicityhttp://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/13146
1% American Indian
6% Asian
35% Hispanic
7% Black
50% White
1% Unknown
3% Arabian
Joe English- [Graduated 2007] Musician - SECRETS on Rise/ Velocity Records
(2000), created by San Diego County native Tony Hawk
. The school's Longhorn emblem is displayed on the wall of one of the buildings in the school level. Dave Roberts, a major league baseball player, is Rancho Buena Vista's most notable graduate.
California Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
and International Baccalaureate Organization
International Baccalaureate Organization
The International Baccalaureate , formerly the International Baccalaureate Organization , is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968. IB offers three educational programmes for children ages 3–19.The organization's name and logo were changed...
World School, located in Vista, California
Vista, California
Vista is a city in north San Diego County, California. It was incorporated January 28, 1963 and became a charter city on June 13, 2007. Located just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County, the City of Vista has a Mediterranean climate...
. http://rbvhs.vusd.k12.ca.us/
History
Opened in September of 1987, Rancho Buena Vista High School, often shortened locally to "RBV", "Rancho" or "The Ranch", is a comprehensive, public, secondary school in the Vista Unified School DistrictVista Unified School District
Vista Unified School District is a public school district headquartered in Vista, California, United States. It serves sections of northern San Diego County....
. The school's mascot is the Longhorn
Texas longhorn (cattle)
The Texas Longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to tip to tip for steers and exceptional cows, and tip to tip for bulls. Horns can have a slight upward turn at their tips or even triple twist. Texas Longhorns are known for their diverse coloring...
. Among the largest schools in San Diego County, with over 3,300 enrolled students, with a diverse student population in grades 9-12, Rancho Buena Vista High is one of the 572 World Schools in the United States (as of January 2008) offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Varda Levy is the school principal. Shannon Garcia, Carlos Gomez, Eileen Hermansen, and Jonathan Gollias are the school assistant principals.
Sports
The athletic program at RBVHS currently offers Football, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball, Mens Volleyball, Water Polo, Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Swimming, Track and Field, and Cheer, Softball,Mens Softball, Marching Band, Color Guard.Rancho Buena Vista's sports program is exceptional. The Football Team were semi-finalists for the CIF championship in 2007. The school's Marching Band and Pageantry Corp has won over 400 awards since its creation in 1988. It has performed all over the world and in parades such as The Tournament of Roses in Pasadena and at Disneyland. The Men's Cross Country team won CIF Championships two years in row in 2006 and 2007.
Activities
Known for yearly participation in the National History Day competition, an annual United Service OrganizationsUnited Service Organizations
The United Service Organizations Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization that provides morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. military, with programs in 160 centers worldwide. Since 1941, it has worked in partnership with the Department of Defense , and has provided support and...
(USO) show, http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/03/10/news/coastal/22_48_833_9_07.txthttp://www.ranchosocialstudies.org/uso/usoshow.htm and its ArtSplash festival, http://www.getcurrentevents.com/2007/05/16/students-prepare-sidewalk-for-annual-artsplash-in-vistahttp://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/07/23/news/community/photos/1b02-v-chalk.072307.txthttp://rbvhs.vusd.k12.ca.us/teachers/royster/Chalkfestival2005/index.htmhttp://rbvhs.vusd.k12.ca.us/teachers/royster/Chalkfestival2007/index.htm RBV boasts award-winning programs in theater, music, and graphic design/digital arts. Many students participate in a large internship programme, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Advancement Via Individual Determination is an American college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges, focusing on students in the academic middle. The formula is to raise expectations of students...
), the Regional Occupational Program
California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs
The California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs is an organization that promotes and supports ROCPs in providing career education, career development, and workforce preparation that contributes to student academic and career success and to the economic development of...
(ROP), IB Diploma and Certificate Programmes and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Rancho's Cross Country teams are perennially state-ranked, and the varsity Academic Team won the San Diego County Academic League Championship in 2006.http://www.sdcoe.net/news/06-04-28-al.asp.
Statistics
Staff & Select Enrollment (2006-2007 data)http://ca.localschooldirectory.com/schools_info.php/school_id/13622Number of full-time paraprofessional staff: 3
Number of part-time paraprofessional staff: 23
Number of full-time office/clerical staff: 12
Number of part-time office/clerical staff: 2
Number of full-time other staff: 16
Number of part-time other staff 1
Enrollment in algebra or algebra II: 531
Enrollment in advanced math course: 598
Enrollment in first year chemistry: 472
Enrollment in first year physics: 197
Career-technical education enrollment: 260
Student Drop Outs (2005-2006 data)
Number of 9th Grade Drop Outs: 37
Number of 10th Grade Drop Outs: 84
Number of 11th Grade Drop Outs: 27
Number of 12th Grade Drop Outs: 107
Total Number of Drop Outs: 255
Total Students 3310 students
48% Male / 52% Female
Total Classroom Teachers 131 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 889 students
Grade 10 - 1010 students
Grade 11 - 701 students
Grade 12 - 710 students
Student % by Ethnicityhttp://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/13146
1% American Indian
6% Asian
35% Hispanic
7% Black
50% White
1% Unknown
3% Arabian
Famous Alumni
Dave Roberts - [Graduated 1990] MLB (Indians, Dodgers, Red Sox, Padres, Giants)Joe English- [Graduated 2007] Musician - SECRETS on Rise/ Velocity Records
Other
"RBV" is featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, often abbreviated as THPS2, is the second game in the Tony Hawk's series. It was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision in 2000...
(2000), created by San Diego County native Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk
Anthony Frank "Tony" Hawk , nicknamed "The Birdman" is an American retired professional skateboarder and actor. Hawk gained significant fame for completing the first 900 as well as his licensed video game titles distributed by Activision...
. The school's Longhorn emblem is displayed on the wall of one of the buildings in the school level. Dave Roberts, a major league baseball player, is Rancho Buena Vista's most notable graduate.