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Oxnard High

High School · Oxnard Union High · Oxnard, CA

An Oxnard Union High high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3400 West Gonzales Rd., Oxnard, CA 93036

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation22.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$17,707
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Oxnard High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oxnard 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxnard), 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

$100,482

Median home value

$648,800

Median rent

$2,199/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

51.9%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·51 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vista Real Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–122.3 mi1,327Compare →
Pacifica HighEnrollment path unverified4.59–122.5 mi2,928Compare →
Taheem Johnson, Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedK–123.2 mi121Compare →
Santa Clara High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0private9–123.3 mi210Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oxnard Union High

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$17,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oxnard High is listed in Oxnard Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oxnard High

Oxnard High is a public high school in Oxnard, CA, part of Oxnard Union High, serving approximately 2,593 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,893 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Oxnard High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Oxnard High School (OHS) is a public four-year high school located in Oxnard, California, serving grades 9–12 2. The institution is part of the Oxnard Union High School District and provides education to students in the western portion of Oxnard, north Port Hueneme, and adjacent unincorporated beach neighborhoods 2. The school's mascot is the Yellowjackets 1. OHS offers various student support services, including a Homework Center that provides tutoring from student and teacher tutors 1. Library resources are available to all students 1. Extracurricular activities include a Crochet Club, which meets on Wednesdays and accommodates both beginners and advanced students 1. The school also sponsors athletic programs such as girls' flag football and boys' golf and tennis leagues 1. Administrative guidance is available through counselors for class discussions 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.oxnardhigh.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oxnard High

What grades does Oxnard High serve?

Oxnard High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oxnard High?

Oxnard High has an enrollment of approximately 2,593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxnard High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oxnard High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oxnard High rank in CA?

Oxnard High ranks #5,893 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Oxnard High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oxnard High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Oxnard High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxnard High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oxnard High a charter school?

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

Is Oxnard High a Title I school?

No, Oxnard High is not currently a Title I school.

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

68.4% of students at Oxnard 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
2,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 93036)
47,938
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
35.5
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 93036; 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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