Otay Ranch High School

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Otay Ranch High School
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Otay Ranch High School
1250 Olympic Parkway

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91913

Coordinates 32°37′15″N116°59′36″W / 32.62083°N 116.99333°W / 32.62083; -116.99333
Information
Type Public
Established2003
School district Sweetwater Union High School District
PrincipalJulio Alcalá
Teaching staff95.66 (FTE) [1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment2,582 (2020-21) [1]
Student to teacher ratio25.19 [1]
Campus Suburban
Color(s)  Silver
  Carolina blue
  Navy blue
Athletics conferenceMetropolitan - Mesa League
MascotMonty the Mustang
Nickname Mustangs
Rivals Olympian High School
Eastlake High School
NewspaperMustang Corral
YearbookBigger, Better, Bluer
TV ChannelKORTv
Website http://orh.sweetwaterschools.org/
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Otay Ranch High School is a high school located in Chula Vista, California. Otay Ranch High School primarily serves the Chula Vista developments of Otay Ranch and Rancho Del Rey.

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History

Otay Ranch High School (ORHS) 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:

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:

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

Performing arts

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

Notable alumni

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References

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