Serving 2,095 students in grades 9-12, Ventura High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 2,095 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ventura High School's student population of 2,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ventura 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 Ventura High School is 0.56, 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
#3686 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
57%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ventura High School's ranking?
Ventura High School is ranked #3686 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ventura High School often compared to?
Ventura High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ventura High School?
The graduation rate of Ventura High School is 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ventura High School?
2,095 students attend Ventura High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ventura High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ventura High School?
Ventura High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ventura High School offer ?
Ventura High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ventura High School part of?
Ventura High School is part of Ventura Unified School District.
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