RANCHO BERNARDO HIGH SCHOOL

Rancho Bernardo High is a public high school that is part of the Poway Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 2,359 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 87 teachers, Rancho Bernardo High has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rancho Bernardo High School (RBHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in the suburban community of San Diego, operating under the jurisdiction of the highly regarded Poway Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the region. It offers a rigorous curriculum that includes an extensive range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust support programs designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Rancho Bernardo High is characterized by a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes well-rounded development. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including a championship-caliber athletics program, competitive performing arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on community engagement and school spirit, the "Bronco" identity is deeply rooted in the local area, making the school a central hub for student life and academic achievement in the North County region of San Diego.

For more information, contact Rancho Bernardo High at (858) 485-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128-4499
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RANCHO BERNARDO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in San Diego, CA with about 2,359 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Poway Unified
Total Students:
2,359
Teachers:
87.15
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,359 students

White
50.9%
Asian
24.0%
Hispanic/Latino
14.4%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.