Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Buena Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buena Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Buena Vista High School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Buena Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista High School is 0.32, 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
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Vista High School's ranking?
Buena Vista High School is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Buena Vista High School often compared to?
Buena Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cerritos High School, La Mirada High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Buena Vista High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buena Vista High School?
180 students attend Buena Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Buena Vista High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buena Vista High School?
Buena Vista High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buena Vista High School offer ?
Buena Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buena Vista High School part of?
Buena Vista High School is part of Paramount Unified School District.
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