Otay Ranch Senior High

Summary:

Otay Ranch Senior High is a public high school located in Chula Vista, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,491 students. This school is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, which is ranked 745 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Otay Ranch Senior High consistently ranks among the top 20% of California high schools, with a statewide ranking between 199 and 479 over the past 8 years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests is significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 70.31% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 57.65% for the district and 55.73% for the state. In mathematics, 30.57% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 23.4% for the district and 27.9% for the state. Otay Ranch Senior High also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.6% to 98.3% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District, such as Castle Park Senior High, San Ysidro High, and Hilltop Senior High, Otay Ranch Senior High outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and student subgroup outcomes. The only nearby school that outperforms Otay Ranch Senior High is Eastlake High, which is ranked in the top 10% of California high schools and has exceptional academic and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1250 Olympic Pkwy.
       Chula Vista, CA  91913-1900


(619) 591-5000

District: Sweetwater Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
479th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,459 Help


Feeder schools for Otay Ranch Senior High:

Elementary:    Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
    Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
    Heritage Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  2,546

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
Asian:
23.6%
White:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Otay Ranch Senior High ranks better than 79.4% of high schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Otay Ranch Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Otay Ranch Senior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), Asian (23.6%), White (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otay Ranch Senior High is 24.5. 14 high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Otay Ranch Senior High employs 103.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otay Ranch Senior High is $6,459. 12 high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Otay Ranch Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Otay Ranch Senior High 479th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Otay Ranch Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Sweetwater Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater Union High 745th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Otay Ranch Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.03 585th 1653 64.6%
2005 45.81 674th 1901 64.5%
2006 46.99 690th 1968 64.9%
2007 47.92 704th 2063 65.9%
2008 50.42 670th 2117 68.4%
2009 60.94 447th 2238 80.0%
2010 67.25 349th 2281 84.7%
2011 72.43 261st 2367 89.0%
2012 70.91 287th 2354 87.8%
2013 62.79 464th 2426 80.9%
2015 83.85 290th 1994 85.5%
2016 81.68 355th 2039 82.6%
2017 78.99 426th 2021 78.9%
2018 80.41 403rd 2017 80.0%
2019 74.17 469th 2133 78.0%
2021 84.34 199th 1290 84.6%
2022 78.24 408th 2123 80.8%
2023 76.59 388th 2348 83.5%
2024 70.08 479th 2323 79.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.96 185th 366 49.5%
2019 49.02 235th 422 44.3%
2022 43.14 300th 515 41.7%
2023 56.39 286th 786 63.6%
2024 57.74 276th 804 65.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.12 81st 938 91.4%
2019 53.87 239th 941 74.6%
2022 69.71 109th 1044 89.6%
2023 41.82 426th 1323 67.8%
2024 40.60 447th 1350 66.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.96 296th 1547 80.9%
2024 51.95 465th 1534 69.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.31 426th 1862 77.1%
2019 72.87 418th 1937 78.4%
2021 85.33 125th 1126 88.9%
2022 72.35 393rd 1943 79.8%
2023 70.70 416th 2247 81.5%
2024 69.80 415th 2235 81.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.40 328th 1760 81.4%
2019 75.18 394th 1833 78.5%
2021 81.76 174th 1054 83.5%
2022 74.28 406th 1858 78.1%
2023 73.37 403rd 2118 81.0%
2024 69.57 453rd 2098 78.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.47 298th 1052 71.7%
2019 59.16 294th 1117 73.7%
2022 68.43 212th 1161 81.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.65 49th 168 70.8%
2023 74.97 49th 233 79.0%
2024 60.70 79th 234 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.72 461st 1834 74.9%
2019 67.43 529th 1880 71.9%
2021 82.50 193rd 1122 82.8%
2022 78.62 353rd 1916 81.6%
2023 76.37 367th 2207 83.4%
2024 66.82 493rd 2172 77.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.33 121st 581 79.2%
2019 67.47 211th 582 63.7%
2022 74.64 159th 581 72.6%
2023 68.17 251st 731 65.7%
2024 63.93 283rd 712 60.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.79 68th 582 88.3%
2019 73.55 117th 592 80.2%
2022 74.13 100th 522 80.8%
2023 75.52 123rd 720 82.9%
2024 51.94 275th 721 61.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.58 339th 1742 80.5%
2019 73.04 378th 1814 79.2%
2022 81.22 248th 1861 86.7%
2023 73.39 354th 2142 83.5%
2024 67.46 443rd 2125 79.2%
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Rank History for White students at Otay Ranch Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.62 315th 1173 73.1%
2019 67.50 373rd 1222 69.5%
2022 51.23 576th 1204 52.2%
2023 61.99 413th 1434 71.2%
2024 53.94 526th 1406 62.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Otay Ranch Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 171 77 282 615 1 n/a n/a 0 1146
2005 280 135 535 1119 4 n/a n/a 0 2073
2006 379 197 774 1645 10 n/a n/a 0 3005
2007 351 171 728 1657 14 n/a n/a 3 2924
2008 326 198 707 1689 16 n/a n/a 0 2936
2009 327 190 613 1639 14 14 6 0 2803
2010 288 152 621 1606 10 23 5 0 2705
2011 266 138 586 1643 4 15 69 0 2721
2012 250 125 596 1571 2 20 90 0 2654
2013 233 131 601 1678 5 22 119 0 2789
2014 190 111 529 1661 4 20 170 0 2685
2015 158 105 517 1667 2 21 170 0 2640
2016 127 104 497 1665 2 20 166 0 2581
2017 140 101 459 1534 0 18 161 0 2413
2018 138 115 495 1486 1 8 186 0 2429
2019 139 108 511 1417 1 6 190 0 2372
2020 182 117 539 1353 3 7 195 0 2396
2021 232 129 556 1281 8 10 194 0 2410
2022 296 130 574 1294 15 18 188 0 2515
2023 336 154 581 1199 12 17 191 1 2491
2024 335 166 600 1237 14 14 179 1 2546

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Otay Ranch Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1146 46.0 24.9 18.9
2005 2073 80.1 25.9 17.6
2006 3005 119.7 25.1 16.1
2007 2924 120.0 24.4 16.9
2008 2936 133.7 22.0 17.4
2009 2803 110.0 22.2 23.5
2010 2705 116.2 23.2 26.8
2011 2721 n/a n/a 29
2012 2654 102.3 25.9 n/a
2013 2789 102.5 27.2 22.7
2014 2685 105.9 25.3 31.2
2015 2640 94.0 28.0 29.5
2016 2581 98.0 26.3 33.4
2017 2413 98.3 24.5 26.6
2018 2429 99.3 24.4 32.3
2019 2372 90.9 26.0 33.6
2020 2396 n/a n/a 36.3
2021 2410 95.6 25.1 36
2022 2515 97.6 25.7 33.6
2023 2491 101.4 24.5 31.5
2024 2546 103.5 24.5 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Otay Ranch Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1146 46.0 24.9 18.9
2005 2073 80.1 25.9 17.6
2006 3005 119.7 25.1 16.1
2007 2924 120.0 24.4 16.9
2008 2936 133.7 22.0 17.4
2009 2803 110.0 22.2 23.5
2010 2705 116.2 23.2 26.8
2011 2721 n/a n/a 29
2012 2654 102.3 25.9 n/a
2013 2789 102.5 27.2 22.7
2014 2685 105.9 25.3 31.2
2015 2640 94.0 28.0 29.5
2016 2581 98.0 26.3 33.4
2017 2413 98.3 24.5 26.6
2018 2429 99.3 24.4 32.3
2019 2372 90.9 26.0 33.6
2020 2396 n/a n/a 36.3
2021 2410 95.6 25.1 36
2022 2515 97.6 25.7 33.6
2023 2491 101.4 24.5 31.5
2024 2546 103.5 24.5 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Otay Ranch Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,459

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otay Ranch Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 469th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 388th of 2348 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Otay Ranch Senior High)74.370.8
 3.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sweetwater Union High)58.552.2
 6.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Otay Ranch Senior High)34.835.1
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater Union High)28.522.6
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Otay Ranch Senior High)31.536.9
 5.5%
   12th Grade Science (Sweetwater Union High)20.424.6
 4.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23722491
 5%
African American108154
 42.6%
American Indian112
 1100%
Asian511581
 13.7%
Hispanic14171199
 15.4%
Pacific Islander617
 183.3%
White139336
 141.7%
Two or More Races190191
 0.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%31.5%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Otay Ranch Senior High

Otay Ranch Senior High ranks 479th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Otay Ranch Senior High are 49% Hispanic, 24% Asian, 13% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,546 students attended Otay Ranch Senior High.

Otay Ranch Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
Elementary : Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Elementary : Heritage Elementary


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