Rancho Buena Vista High School

History

The school's mascot is the Longhorn, and its colors are maroon and silver. The logo was modified in 2014 due to the resemblance to that of the University of Texas.

On the retirement of Charles Shindler, Joseph Clevenger was appointed as principal 2019, with assistant principals Daniel Smutz, Christine Corroa, and Rafael Loza. Clevenger is an alumnus of Rancho Buena Vista High School and was previously the principal of a middle school in Bonsall, and assistant principal of Elsinore High School before that.

Activities

Known for yearly participation in the National History Day competition, an annual United Service Organizations (USO) show, and its ArtSplash festival, RBV has programs in theatre, music, and graphic design/digital arts. Under retired drama teacher Mark Scott, who was inducted in the California Educational Theatre Hall of Fame, RBV won first or second place in at least half the shows entered in the California Educational Theatre Awards and the Spirit of the MACY awards.

The school has a TV/film studio equipped with professional JVC cameras.

Rancho Buena Vista's drum line has performed in Good Morning San Diego.

Many students participate in a large internship programme, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), the Regional Occupational Program (ROP), IB Diploma and Certificate Programmes and Advanced Placement (AP) classes.

Rancho's Cross Country teams are perennially state-ranked, and the varsity Academic Team won the San Diego County Academic League Championship in 2006.

Sports

The athletic program at RBVHS currently offers Marching Band, Color Guard, Cheer, Dance, Ballet Folklorico, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Softball, Baseball, Swimming, Track & Field, and Football.

In January 2024 Terrence McKinnie was appointed as head football coach replacing Shane Graham, who spent 4 years at the position. Since 2004 the RBV football team had winning seasons in 2007, 2013 and 2017.

Statistics

Staff & Select Enrollment (2006–2007 data)

• Number of full-time paraprofessional staff: 3
• Number of full-time office/clerical staff: 12
• Number of full-time other staff: 16
• Total Classroom Teachers: 131

Number of students (2009–2010 data)

• Total students: 3,061
• 50.7% Male / 49.3% Female
• Grade 9: 752 students
• Grade 10: 815 students
• Grade 11: 794 students
• Grade 12: 700 students

Student % by Ethnicity

• 1% American Indian
• 6% Asian
• 35% Hispanic
• 7% Black
• 50% White
• 1% Unknown

Criminal issues

In 2018, Tay Christopher Cooper, a former social studies teacher at Rancho Buena Vista, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. He is serving time in a federal prison, and is also being investigated for child abuse.

A former speech therapist at Rancho Buena Vista was arrested in 2019 for allegedly sending threatening messages to co-workers.

In popular culture

Rancho Buena Vista High School is featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (2000), based on San Diego native Tony Hawk. The school's Longhorn emblem is displayed on the wall of one of the buildings in the "School II" level.

Notable alumni

• Brooke Andersen (2013), hammer thrower, 2019 Pan American Games silver medalist, 2021 Olympic hammer thrower
• Jesse English: (2002) MLB pitcher
• Brandon Halsey: school wrestling record for wins at 150–16; professional mixed martial artist
• Eric Kunze (1990): Broadway actor and singer.
• Deven May (1989): Broadway actor and performer
• Dave Roberts (1990): Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers
• Victor Santa Cruz (1990): head football coach, Azusa Pacific University
• Tony Wolters: (2010) catcher for Colorado Rockies
• Jamahl Mosley (1996) NBA Head Coach of Orlando Magic

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