For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,327 students in Ojai Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ojai Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
2,327 Students
5,953,797 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
264,850 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Ojai Unified School District, which is ranked #651 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#638 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
901 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
56%
# Black Students
19 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,271 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
55%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
194
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
457,822
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
465,259
# Students in 9th Grade:
217
499,495
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
493,588
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
477,454
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
484,386
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,336 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,589
$14,213
Spending / Student
$17,336
$13,602
Best Ojai Unified School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Topa Topa Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
916 Mountain View Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4366
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4366
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Mira Monte Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1216 Loma Dr.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4384
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4384
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
San Antonio Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Carne Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4373
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Summit
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12525 Ojai-santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4373
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4373
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Meiners Oaks Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Lomita Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
114 N. Montgomery
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4330
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 640-4330
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
703 El Paseo Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4355
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4355
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Maricopa Hwy.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4343
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ojai Unified School District?
Ojai Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,327 students.
What is the rank of Ojai Unified School District?
Ojai Unified School District is ranked #651 out of 1,165 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ojai Unified School District?
55% of Ojai Unified School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ojai Unified School District?
Ojai Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ojai Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,336 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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