- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chula Vista, CA
Bonita Vista Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Bonita Vista Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063864006475
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonita Vista Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonita Vista Senior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Vista Senior High ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Bonita Vista Senior High held near 2,049 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-91 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.8 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-91 students YoY 063864006475 · Chula Vista, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,960 enr · 21.5:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Bonita Vista Senior High held near 2,049 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-91 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.8 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bonita Vista Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- This school
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- San Ysidro Hig
San Ysidro High
1,941 students
What this shows Bonita Vista Senior High reports 1,960 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonita Vista Senior High compares
Bonita Vista Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,960
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors12.4 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
White 17.4%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Bonita Vista Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonita Vista Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Ysidro High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonita Vista Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Eastlake High
Standard public school
2,557 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Otay Ranch Senior High
Standard public school
2,440 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Olympian High
Standard public school
2,289 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Chula Vista Senior High
Standard public school
1,864 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Senior High
Standard public school
1,771 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Castle Park Senior High
Standard public school
1,363 students 21:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,960 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonita Vista Senior High
How many students attend Bonita Vista Senior High?
Bonita Vista Senior High has 1,960 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,140 (2022-23) → 2,049 (2023-24), nearly flat (-91).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Senior High is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonita Vista Senior High?
30.4% of students at Bonita Vista Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonita Vista Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Bonita Vista Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonita Vista Senior High?
Bonita Vista Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonita Vista Senior High rank among high schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Vista Senior High ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Bonita Vista Senior High, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.