Rancho Bernardo High

www.powayusd.com/pusdrbhs

2,318 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,318

Total Students

89.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Bernardo High
Demographic	Student Count
White	978
Hispanic	450
Black	51
Asian	530
Two or More	298
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
978 (42.2 %)
Asian
530 (22.9 %)
Hispanic
450 (19.4 %)
Two or More
298 (12.9 %)
Black
51 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)485-4800
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdrbhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 574

Grade 10 557

Grade 11 601

Grade 12 586