Otay Ranch High School is a public high school in Chula Vista, California. It primarily serves the Chula Vista developments of Otay Ranch and Rancho Del Rey.
Serving 2,546 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Otay Ranch Senior High School's student population of 2,546 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otay Ranch Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otay Ranch Senior High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#2253 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Monty The Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otay Ranch Senior High School's ranking?
Otay Ranch Senior High School is ranked #2253 out of 9,523 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Otay Ranch Senior High School?
2,546 students attend Otay Ranch Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Otay Ranch Senior High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otay Ranch Senior High School?
Otay Ranch Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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