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#4604 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 48% in state

EL Camino High

High School · Ventura Unified · Ventura, CA

A Ventura Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

61 Day Rd., Ventura, CA 93023

  • Math 34% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation34.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio31.1:1
District spending per student$16,619
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at EL Camino High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where EL Camino High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,633/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ventura), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,298

Median home value

$888,700

Median rent

$1,831/mo

College educated

41.1%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foothill Technology HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–120.1 mi962Compare →
Buena HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.7 mi1,685Compare →
Pacific HighEnrollment path unverified4.19–121.1 mi198Compare →
Golden Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–121.2 mi502Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Ventura Unified

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#10 of 27
District spending per student
$16,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

EL Camino High is listed in Ventura Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About EL Camino High

EL Camino High is a public high school in Ventura, CA, part of Ventura Unified, serving approximately 218 students in grades 9th-12th with a 31.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,604 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EL Camino High

What grades does EL Camino High serve?

EL Camino High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend EL Camino High?

EL Camino High has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Camino High?

The student-teacher ratio at EL Camino High is 31.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does EL Camino High rank in CA?

EL Camino High ranks #4,604 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is EL Camino High's MySchoolScout rating?

EL Camino High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at EL Camino High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Camino High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is EL Camino High a charter school?

No, EL Camino High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is EL Camino High a Title I school?

No, EL Camino High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Camino High?

34.4% of students at EL Camino High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 93023)
21,559
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
51
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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