Rancho offers a rewarding International Baccalaureate (IB) Program that allows students to expand their minds, grow as people, and create organizations that will have a lasting impact on their community. Rancho also provides an exceptional AP/Honors Program, along with a prodigious Athletic Program that
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Posted by a student on 10/05/09
I'm a freshmen at RBV, and I have to say I love i there! It's a really good school, and I don't think it's bad at all. Since the beganing of the school year I haven't seen any one being bullied or any fights going on... The only thing I don't like is that there's making out and drugs, but all school's
... Read more have that... But RBV's a great school, I love it there. =] Read less
Posted by a student on 04/19/08
I am very disappointed and frustrated with most the staff and especially counseling at RBVH! I do not recommend this school. Students who live in this area are better off going to a private school or moving to different district.
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Posted by a parent on 02/29/08
My son is in his second year at RBV. I find the teaching staff and counselors very formal and defensive. Rather than the honors courses being enriching and inspiring, it is more like a work load that is unsurmountable. The tutoring sessions offered are not available to student athletes, and they are
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
If your student is taking advantage of the Honors and advanced placement classes, you couldn't have a better school. The teachers are excellent and they are pushing the kids to their highest levels.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
Rancho is grossly overcrowded. 3500 kids in a school built for 1800. Two tier academic system, AP, Honors and IP.which the school stresses and the regular classes which are for English Learners and the less gifted or motivated.No vocational training. One counselor for approximately 500 kids.Physical
... Read more plant old and worn. Bathrooms not well kept.Serious traffic problems. Dress code ignored. Many classes overcrowded. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/07
My child was an AP/IB student at Rancho and received full academic scholarship to a UC & graduated with 2 B.S. degrees, Magna Cum Laude; was pursued by Yale, Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, Cal Tech to continue education with Ph.D. in chemistry, again on full fellowship. The teachers in the science department
... Read more and all the AP/IB teachers were excellent and encouraging. The school, like all California schools, is overcrowded, parents were not encouraged to participate, and the counselors & principal were noncommunicative & not helpful. However, the school was safe, and the teachers are of excellent calibre & very student involved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/07
RBV is beyond a doubt the best- a variety of classes, great teachers, enrichment programs and enthusiastic students. Sure the school is overcrowded, but you work with what you have, and it has far fewer problems with drugs and gangs than its counterpart. It also has an 8 of 10 in school ratings which
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Posted by a parent on 07/30/07
Where to begin, The school was too overcrowded, it had twice as many kids as the school was built and designed for. The counselors were never available we were only able to contact her assistant. There is no follow up available for parents, i.e., mygradebook or Aeires. The parent involvement is minimal
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/07
It's a great school! Peacefull and ecxiting! Good leadership, great classes. Best in Vista!
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Vista schools — Rancho Buena Vista High School is located at 1601 Longhorn Dr, Vista CA 92081. 1601 Longhorn Dr is in the 92081 ZIP code in Vista, CA The school district for Rancho Buena Vista High School is the Vista Unified School District. Rancho Buena Vista High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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