Bella Vista High

1,924 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bella Vista High School, located in Fair Oaks, California, is a well-established public high school within the San Juan Unified School District. Serving the local community for decades, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or the workforce. The campus environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, providing students with access to a variety of elective courses and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bella Vista is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and active athletic programs. The school places a significant focus on student engagement, encouraging participation in clubs, performing arts, and competitive sports, which help build a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a supportive social atmosphere, Bella Vista High School aims to cultivate a sense of community pride while equipping its diverse student body with the skills necessary for the challenges of the modern world.

1,924

Total Students

78.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bella Vista High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,186
Hispanic	428
Black	40
Asian	98
Two or More	149
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	9

White
1,186 (61.9 %)
Hispanic
428 (22.3 %)
Two or More
149 (7.8 %)
Asian
98 (5.1 %)
Black
40 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-5052
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	635
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 519

Grade 10 520

Grade 11 451

Grade 12 434