Buena Vista High
Lakewood, CA · Paramount Unified
Alternative school · Grades 10-12 · Suburb, large
1,366th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
3717 Michelson St., Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8090NCES ID 062985004647Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista High 1,366th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2015 to 11th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 102 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 213 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.7% | 88.7% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 16.8% | 7.5% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| White | 2.0% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $874K in zip 90712 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Buena Vista High in?
Buena Vista High is part of the Paramount Unified district in Lakewood, California.
Is Buena Vista High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista High 1,366th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Buena Vista High?
Hispanic 89%, Black 8%, White 1%, Two or more races 1% (213 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buena Vista High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90712 is $874K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.