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Coordinates: 32°37′15″N 116°59′36″W / 32.62083°N 116.99333°W / 32.62083; -116.99333
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Otay Ranch High School
Address
Map
1250 Olympic Parkway

Chula Vista
,
California
91913

United States
Coordinates32°37′15″N 116°59′36″W / 32.62083°N 116.99333°W / 32.62083; -116.99333
Information
TypePublic
Established2003
School districtSweetwater Union High School District
SuperintendentMoisés G. Aguirre
PrincipalJulio Alcalá
Teaching staff101.49 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,491 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio24.54[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)  Silver
  Carolina blue
  Navy blue
Athletics conferenceMetropolitan - Mesa League
MascotMonty the Mustang
NicknameMustangs
NewspaperMustang Corral
YearbookBigger, Better, Bluer
TV ChannelKORTv
Websitehttp://orh.sweetwaterschools.org/
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Otay Ranch High School (ORHS) is a public high school in Chula Vista, California. It primarily serves the Chula Vista developments of Otay Ranch and Rancho Del Rey.

History

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Otay Ranch High School was built in 2003 as a part of the Sweetwater Union High School District and first opened to 9th and 10th graders and later accommodated 11th and 12th graders. Otay Ranch High School originally opened to relieve overcrowding from surrounding schools such as San Ysidro High School and Eastlake High School. It serves students living in both the Otay Ranch and Rancho del Rey developments.

Demographics

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The demographic breakdown of the 2,789 students enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year was:

  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
  • Asian/Pacific islander - 22.3%
  • Black - 4.7%
  • Hispanic - 60.2%
  • White - 8.4%
  • Multiracial - 4.2%

In addition, 22.7% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[2]

The demographic breakdown of the 2,372 students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year was:

  • Male - 49.2%
  • Female - 50.8%
  • American Indian/Alaska Native - <0.1%
  • Asian - 22.5%
  • Black - 4.6%
  • Hispanic - 59.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - 0.3%
  • White - 5.9%
  • Multiracial - 8.0%

In addition, 33.6% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[2]

Performing arts

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Otay Ranch has a competitive show choir, "Full Effect".[3]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Otay Ranch Senior High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Otay Ranch Senior High". ed.gov. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  3. ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Otay Ranch High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  4. ^ Brents, Phillip (September 22, 2016). "South County actress's star is on the rise in San Diego REP production of 'Manifest Destinitis'". The Star-News. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Luis Perez Rose From 9th on Depth Chart to Play College, NFL, and Soon, XFL Football". Times of San Diego. October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Krasovic, Tom (April 26, 2022). "Linebacker Devin Lloyd keeping hometown of Chula Vista on a roll". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
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