Mission & Vision

 

Rancho Campana is an academy, project based academic institution.  It combines a rigorous education with an atmosphere of inclusivity.  We have over 800 students on average,  which allows a healthy range of programs but retain an air of personability.

Rancho Campana High School has three academies with a total of seven pathways.  Our Engineering Academy has a traditional Engineering pathway or a computer programming pathway. Our Academy of Medical sciences has  patient care and mental health programs.  Our Arts, Media and Entertainment academy contains a theater pathway, commercial photography pathway and a video production pathway.  All of our academies give our students access to experiences that prepare them for a career.  The RCHS promotional video (see video here) was shot, edited and produced solely by our students with guidance from a mentor teacher. Students are able to apply for RCMakes, a nonprofit that is partnered with RCHS and medical science students are able to intern at the hospital down the street.

Academically,  Rancho Campana teachers provide a rigorous, thoughtful education.  The workload is not excessive but prepares students for college level academics.  RCHS is  the number two ranked school in Ventura County for both standardized test scores and in the US News and World Report national rankings.  Though RCHS focuses on academics, teachers are able to provide instruction that is project based without rote instruction. Teachers work tirelessly to remain up to date with pedagogy that engages students and encourages innovation.  RCHS is on a trimester system, in which students take five courses three times throughout the year versus a traditional semester schedule where students take six classes twice.  Students have access to 75 credits a year, but take on average 65.  

Culturally, Rancho Campana is an inclusive environment filled with an diverse, expressive student body. Students are accepting of each other’s strengths and embrace differences. Students are able to flourish with the freedom to pursue projects for which they show interest. RCHS hosted a TEDx forum for high school students and has had over 20 students give Ted talks over the last four years.  This is all possible because of the drive and creativity of the students, but also because of an active, encouraging staff.  

Currently, Rancho Campana does not have a sports program but allows students to play sports at Adolfo Camarillo High School. Athletics students have access to a bus to take them to their sports program at ACHS daily.  

Rancho Campana High School continually strives for excellence. Please consider applying. 

Go Monarchs!