Ventura Unified School District

255 W. Stanley Ave. Ste. 100
Ventura, CA 93001-1348
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 15,343 students in Ventura Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
27 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
15,343 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
650 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Ventura Unified School District, which is ranked #564 of all 1,167 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 86% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#544 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ventura Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ventura Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ventura Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ventura Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
37 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
526 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,536 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
56%
# Black Students
161 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
5,393 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
35%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
648 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,132
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,075
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,060
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,054
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,076
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,072
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,110
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,178
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,211
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,346
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,422
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,378
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,229
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,367 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$237 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ventura Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$220 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Ventura Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,452
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ventura Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,367
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ventura Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ventura Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Technology High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #22.
Mound Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
455 S. Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1886
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Poinsettia Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 N. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7971
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Loma Vista Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Lynn Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5443
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Portola Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6700 Eagle St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
El Camino High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
61 Day Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 289-7955
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #77.
Buena High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1826
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #88.
Junipero Serra Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8880 Halifax St.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2717
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #99.
Pierpont Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1254 Marthas Vineyard Ct.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5470
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1010.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1111.
Cabrillo Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1426 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Sunset Ave.
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 649-6600
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Ventura High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| 2,165 students
Rank: #1414.
Juanamaria Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 S. Crocker Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0291
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1515.
Balboa Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
247 Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #1616.
Citrus Glen Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9655 Darling Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0220
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1717.
Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1107 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5438
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Montalvo Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 Grand Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1872
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #2020.
De Anza Of Technology And The Arts
Math: 24% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #2121.
Will Rogers Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Howard St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5496
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Elmhurst Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5080 Elmhurst St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1860
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lemon Grove
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #2424.
Anacapa Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S. Mills Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #2525.
E. P. Foster Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Pleasant Pl.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5420
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2626.
Sheridan Way Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
573 Sheridan Way
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5491
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #2727.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 College Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ventura Unified School District?
Ventura Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 15,343 students.
What is the rank of Ventura Unified School District?
Ventura Unified School District is ranked #564 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 $14,367 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 27 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 15,343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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