Ventura High School
Ventura High School serves 2,124 students in grades 9-12.
Ventura High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ventura High School's student population of 2,124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ventura High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ventura High School is 0.55, 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
#1575 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
36%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ventura High School?
The graduation rate of Ventura High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ventura High School?
2,124 students attend Ventura High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ventura High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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