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Buena Vista High School

Buena Vista High School is a public high school in Lakewood, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated F, with 180 students and an 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 14% in English Language Arts, 3% in Science and 2% in Math.

FTopHap school rating
Rating
F
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
180
Students per teacher
11:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Alternative/Other

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts14%
Science3%
Math2%

Student body

Hispanic82%
Black12%
White2%
Two or more races2%
Asian1%
Native American1%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-23.1%
Prior-year enrollment
234

School details

Address
3717 Michelson St, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone
(562) 602-8090
Website
paramount.k12.ca.us
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
062985004647
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School district

Paramount Unified School District

District rating
C-
Schools
20
Students
11,648
Spending per student
$21,135
Teachers (FTE)
602
Grades
K–12
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About Buena Vista High School

How is Buena Vista High School rated?

Buena Vista High School holds a F rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Paramount Unified School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Buena Vista High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Buena Vista High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 14% in English Language Arts, 3% in Science and 2% in Math.

What grades does Buena Vista High School serve?

Buena Vista High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Buena Vista High School?

180 students attend Buena Vista High School, down from 234 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.

Which school district is Buena Vista High School in?

Buena Vista High School is part of Paramount Unified School District, which reports 20 schools, 11,648 students and $21,135 of spending per student.