Ventura Junior Senior High School serves 178 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
70%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ventura Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ventura Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ventura Junior Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ventura Junior Senior High School?
178 students attend Ventura Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ventura Junior Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ventura Junior Senior High School?
Ventura Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ventura Junior Senior High School offer ?
Ventura Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ventura Junior Senior High School part of?
Ventura Junior Senior High School is part of Ventura Community School District.
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