Top Rankings
Ventura Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 14,644 students in Ventura Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ventura Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
27 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
14,644 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
599 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Ventura Unified School District, which is ranked #688 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#675 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
48 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
500 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,135 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
56%
# Black Students
163 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
5,118 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
35%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
620 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,152
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
917
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,027
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,094
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,069
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,059
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,074
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,065
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,088
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,282
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,247
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,246
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,324
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,053 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$237 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$220 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,189
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,053
$18,396
Best Ventura Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Technology High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #22.
Mound Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 South Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Lynn Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Poinsettia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 North Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
El Camino High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61 Day Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Pierpont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1254 Marthas Vineyard Ct.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5470
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5470
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Portola Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6700 Eagle St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Cabrillo Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1426 East Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #99.
Juanamaria Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 South Crocker Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0291
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0291
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1010.
Junipero Serra Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8880 Halifax St.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2717
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2717
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Grades: K-7
| 424 students
Rank: #1212.
Ventura High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 North Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| 2,036 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Sunset Ave.
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 649-6600
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 649-6600
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #1414.
Citrus Glen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9655 Darling Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0220
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0220
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1515.
Montalvo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2050 Grand Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1872
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1872
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1616.
Balboa Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
247 Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #1717.
Buena High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1826
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1826
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #1818.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7955
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
Rank: #1919.
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 East Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5438
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5438
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #2121.
Anacapa Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Mills Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5080 Elmhurst St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1860
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1860
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 Howard St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5496
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5496
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2424.
Lemon Grove
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Rank: #2525.
E. P. Foster Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pleasant Pl.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5420
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5420
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #2626.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 College Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #2727.
Sheridan Way Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
573 Sheridan Way
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5491
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5491
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ventura Unified School District?
Ventura Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 14,644 students.
What is the rank of Ventura Unified School District?
Ventura Unified School District is ranked #688 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura Unified School District?
56% of Ventura Unified School District students are Hispanic, 35% 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 Ventura Unified School District?
Ventura Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ventura Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,053 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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