Rancho Buena Vista High vs Sage Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Buena Vista High
Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students
Sage Creek High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
| Measure | Rancho Buena Vista High Vista, California | Sage Creek High Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #465 of 1,343 | #120 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9458 of 16,910 | #3409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,949 | 1,289 |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 1,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 59% |
| city | Vista | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sage Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 46.0).
- •Sage Creek High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 70.1%).
- •Rancho Buena Vista High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 24.8).
- •Rancho Buena Vista High is the larger school with 1,949 students compared with 1,289.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rancho Buena Vista High better than Sage Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Sage Creek High ranks higher (69.6 vs 46.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rancho Buena Vista High and Sage Creek High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Vista and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Buena Vista High: 1,949. Sage Creek High: 1,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Buena Vista High and Sage Creek High rank in California?
Rancho Buena Vista High is 465th of 1,343 and Sage Creek High is 120th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).