Buena Vista

Our website’s goal is a brief introduction to the Buena Vista High School’s 9th and 10th grade program within the auspices of Buena High School. Buena Vista is located on the campus of Buena High School and is designed to offer students an alternative setting to the high school experience.


This alternative method prepares students whose needs are better served by a more personal and individualized learning experience. Buena Vista prepares students to integrate into Buena High School by 11th grade. The staff consists of two full time teachers and guidance counselor who share the same core values as Buena High School with the same objective of putting the student’s needs first. Administration, faculty and counselors will work simultaneously with the student to help them develop the necessary skills, learning techniques and study habits that will aide in this transition.


Furthermore, while enrolled at Buena Vista, students are expected to complete the necessary courses to remain on track for graduation. In addition to passing the course requirements, during their 10th grade year, students will take the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The CAHSEE is a requirement for graduation.


The high school courses include but, are not limited to:

9th grade Requirements:

  • English 9 semester 1
  • Mathematics semester 1
  • Physical Education* semester 1
  • Life Skills semester 1
  • Geography
  • Elective*
  • English 9 semester 2
  • Mathematics semester 2
  • Physical Education* semester 2
  • Life Skills semester 2
  • Health
  • Elective*
10th grade Requirements:
  • English 10 semester 1
  • Mathematics semester 1
  • Physical Education semester 1
  • Biology semester 1
  • World History semester 1
  • Elective*
  • English 10 semester 2
  • Mathematics semester 2
  • Physical Education semester 2
  • Biology semester 2
  • World History semester 2
  • Elective*

Download a printable graduation checklist here

*Physical Education is a course taken at Buena High School
*Electives are courses taken at Buena High School in which the student makes a request

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at:

Dr. Jesus Vaca
Principal
Buena High School

(805) 289-1826 Ext 1012
Jesus.Vaca@venturausd.org

Mr. David Vallejo
Counselor
Buena Vista
(805) 289-1826 Ext 1015
David.Vallejo@venturausd.org

View and download the Buena Vista contract here.