Serving 2,643 students in grades 9-12, Channel Islands High School ranks in the bottom 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Channel Islands High School's student population of 2,643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Channel Islands High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Channel Islands High School is 0.17, 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
#7639 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
91%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Channel Islands High School's ranking?
Channel Islands High School is ranked #7639 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Channel Islands High School often compared to?
Channel Islands High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueneme High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Channel Islands High School?
The graduation rate of Channel Islands High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Channel Islands High School?
2,643 students attend Channel Islands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Channel Islands High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Channel Islands High School?
Channel Islands High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Channel Islands High School offer ?
Channel Islands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Channel Islands High School part of?
Channel Islands High School is part of Oxnard Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Channel Islands High School located?
Channel Islands High School is located in the College Estates neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
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