Oxnard High School is a public four-year high school serving grades 9–12 in Oxnard, California. The school is part of the Oxnard Union High School District and serves students in the western portion of the city of Oxnard, north Port Hueneme, and adjacent unincorporated beach neighborhoods.
Serving 2,452 students in grades 9-12, Oxnard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oxnard High serves the west part of its school district in Oxnard, CA, covering an area of approximately 42.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxnard High School's student population of 2,452 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,452 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oxnard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxnard High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6373 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxnard High School's ranking?
Oxnard High School is ranked #6373 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oxnard High School often compared to?
Oxnard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacifica High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxnard High School?
The graduation rate of Oxnard High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Oxnard High School?
2,452 students attend Oxnard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Oxnard High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxnard High School?
Oxnard High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oxnard High School offer ?
Oxnard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oxnard High School part of?
Oxnard High School is part of Oxnard Union High School District.
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