For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,477 students in Ventura, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ventura, CA are Foothill Technology High School, Golden Valley Charter and Ventura High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ventura have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Ventura, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foothill Technology High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ventura, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Technology High School
Magnet 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
| 999 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Ventura High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Rank: #44.
Buena High School
Magnet 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
| 1,710 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 234 students
Ventura, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buena Vista High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Golden Valley Virtual Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
5200 Valentine Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ventura Islands High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ventura Unified Community Day High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ventura Unified Community Day Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ventura, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ventura, CA include Foothill Technology High School, Golden Valley Charter and Ventura High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ventura?
5 public high schools are located in Ventura.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura?
Ventura public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ventura are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ventura include: Ventura High School vs. Buena High School, Buena High School vs. Ventura High School, Pacific High School vs. Ventura High School
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