Serving 1,939 students in grades 9-12, Ventura High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,939 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ventura High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ventura, CA, encompassing approximately 406.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 16.3 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest edge reaching 77.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ventura High School's student population of 1,939 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,939 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ventura High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ventura High School is 0.56, 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
#3420 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
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
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ventura High School's ranking?
Ventura High School is ranked #3420 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ventura High School often compared to?
Ventura High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ventura High School?
The graduation rate of Ventura High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ventura High School?
1,939 students attend Ventura High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ventura High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ventura High School?
Ventura High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ventura High School offer ?
Ventura High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ventura High School part of?
Ventura High School is part of Ventura Unified School District.
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