Rancho Bernardo High School (RBHS) is a public

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. It is part of

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. The school was opened in 1991 as the district's third high school.

Enrollment

For the 2019-2020 school year, about 2,300 students attended Rancho Bernardo High School. When divided by class, 609 students were in 9th grade, 580 in 10th, 581 in 11th, and 582 in 12th. The student body is 46.6% White, 22.7% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.1% Native American or Alaska Native.

Controversies

Broomstick incident

In a 1997 incident, three baseball players pleaded guilty to

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a new teammate with a broom handle in the locker room after a game. The school district paid $675,000 to settle the claim and the three players were sentenced to time in

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. The students stated there was a tradition of hazing in which older team members would threaten to

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incoming freshmen players or would perform simulated rape.

Underwear incident

In April 2002, one of the school's assistant principals forced female students at a school dance to lift their clothing and expose their

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, in search of G-strings and thongs. The district said the reason for the check was to "ensure appropriate school dress." Rita Wilson, the assistant principal involved in this incident, was later demoted to a teaching position.

Shooting threat

On January 30, 2024, a student of the school was arrested after "showing concerning videos and making threatening statements against the school". The student's father was arrested after unregistered

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s, and supplies for manufacturing

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s were found at the family's home.

Notable alumni

* Erin McGathy, American Actress and comedian * Nia Akins,

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athlete *

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offensive lineman * Matt Araiza,

punter * Wynton Bernard,

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outfielder *

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third baseman * Parker Bugg,

pitcher *

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(did not graduate from Rancho Bernardo High School) *

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pitcher *

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, winner of the 78th Scripps National Spelling Bee * Gosuke Katoh,

infielder *

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, actress, dancer, model, and singer * Reed McKenna, professional soccer midfielder * Cal Mitchell,

outfielder * Danny Putnam,

outfielder *

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, former drummer for

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, college football player *

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shortstop * Trevor Williams,

pitcher *

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linebacker *

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offensive tackle

References

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Enrollment

Controversies

Broomstick incident

Underwear incident

Shooting threat

Notable alumni

See also

References