Serving 2,491 students in grades 9-12, Otay Ranch Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otay Ranch Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Otay Ranch Senior High School's student population of 2,491 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otay Ranch Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otay Ranch Senior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2824 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
48%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otay Ranch Senior High School's ranking?
Otay Ranch Senior High School is ranked #2824 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Otay Ranch Senior High School often compared to?
Otay Ranch Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympian High School, Eastlake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Otay Ranch Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Otay Ranch Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Otay Ranch Senior High School?
2,491 students attend Otay Ranch Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Otay Ranch Senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otay Ranch Senior High School?
Otay Ranch Senior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Otay Ranch Senior High School offer ?
Otay Ranch Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Otay Ranch Senior High School part of?
Otay Ranch Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Otay Ranch Senior High School located?
Otay Ranch Senior High School is located in the Otay Ranch neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Otay Ranch.
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