 Many students participate in a large internship programme, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), the Regional Occupational Program (ROP), IB Diploma and Certificate Programmes and Advanced Placement (AP) classes.Rancho's Cross Country teams are perennially state-ranked, and the varsity Academic Team won the San Diego County Academic League Championship in 2006.Staff & Select Enrollment (2006–2007 data)

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Rancho Buena Vista High School is featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (2000), created by San Diego native Tony Hawk.