Top 5 Best Ventura Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,678 students in Ventura, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ventura, CA are Foothill Technology High School, Buena High School and Golden Valley Charter. 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 35% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 56% 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 86%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foothill Technology High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Ventura, CA Public High 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.
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: #33.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 College Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ventura, California

Ventura, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
5200 Valentine Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

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, Buena High School and Golden Valley Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Ventura, CA?
5 public high schools are located in Ventura, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura, CA?
Ventura, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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