For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,262 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 33% (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 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foothill Technology High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ventura, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothill Technology High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Ventura High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 North Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Gr: 9-12 | 1,939 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Buena High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 College Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Ventura, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buena Vista High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Gr: 9-12
Golden Valley Virtual Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Ventura Islands High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 6-8
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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (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, Foothill Technology High School vs. Buena High School
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