Enrollment
1,960
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063864006475
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonita Vista Senior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonita Vista Senior High
Bonita Vista Senior High is a large high school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling 1,960 students.
At 21.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,960 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chula Vista's high schools, it stands alongside Eastlake High (2,557 students): Bonita Vista Senior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 23.2:1).
Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students) and Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students) alongside Bonita Vista Senior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bonita Vista Senior High compares
Bonita Vista Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater Union High, which includes Bonita Vista Senior High.
$13,859
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,960 students)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bonita Vista Senior High a good school?
Bonita Vista Senior High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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