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8301 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-3823
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 42.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 454/1,596 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 290/1,596 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,939 |
| Low-Income Students | 759 (39.1%) |
| English Learners | 134 (6.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
64.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.9-point reading income gap is about the same as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
42.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bella Vista High compare within the district?
Bella Vista High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bella Vista High rank in California?
Bella Vista High ranks No. 454 of 1,596 in reading and No. 290 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bella Vista High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 9 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.7% meet the reading standard and 37.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bella Vista High compare with other schools in Fair Oaks?
Bella Vista High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Fair Oaks with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fair OaksHow does Bella Vista High compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Bella Vista High is No. 10 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 48 9–12 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista HighThis school | 42.8% | 64.4% |
| Del Campo High | 13.9% | 44.3% |
| El Sereno Alternative Education | 14.9% | 43.5% |
