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#5745 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ventura High
High School · Ventura Unified · Ventura, CA
A Ventura Unified high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 North Catalina St., Ventura, CA 93001
- Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ventura High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ventura 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 78Very 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
$86,310
Median home value
$760,700
Median rent
$1,881/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Saint Bonaventure High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Solimar AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| St Bonaventure High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ventura Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Ventura High is listed in Ventura Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ventura High
Ventura High is a public high school in Ventura, CA, part of Ventura Unified, serving approximately 2,036 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,745 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ventura High
What grades does Ventura High serve?
Ventura High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ventura High?
Ventura High has an enrollment of approximately 2,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventura High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ventura High is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ventura High rank in CA?
Ventura High ranks #5,745 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ventura High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ventura High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Ventura High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ventura High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ventura High a charter school?
No, Ventura High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ventura High a Title I school?
No, Ventura High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ventura High?
56.0% of students at Ventura 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
- 2,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (805) 641-5116
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93001)
- 31,885
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 93001; 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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