Serving 1,710 students in grades 9-12, Buena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buena High School's student population of 1,710 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buena High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4161 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
60%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena High School's ranking?
Buena High School is ranked #4161 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Buena High School often compared to?
Buena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ventura High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena High School?
The graduation rate of Buena High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buena High School?
1,710 students attend Buena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Buena High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena High School?
Buena High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Buena High School offer ?
Buena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buena High School part of?
Buena High School is part of Ventura Unified School District.
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