Otay Ranch High School
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
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
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.
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.
Performing arts
Otay Ranch has a competitive show choir, "Full Effect".
Notable alumni
- Jennifer Paredes, actress
- Luis Perez, XFL quarterback
- Devin Lloyd, NFL linebacker
- Isalys Quiñones, basketball player
- Joyce Wrice, singer
References
- ^ "Otay Ranch Senior High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Otay Ranch Senior High". ed.gov. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Otay Ranch High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wrice, Joyce (March 17, 2021). "Joyce Wrice - Singer". X.com. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
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