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Buena High

Ventura Unified · Ventura County · 5670 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003-4204

(805) 289-1826 · www.venturausd.org/buena.htm

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5/10
#630
Rank 630 out of 1,227
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #633 · 48th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #663 · 46th percentile
Science6/10 · #598 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Buena High sits in the heart of Ventura, a laid-back coastal city where the beach is never far and the pace of life feels refreshingly unhurried. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid choice for families who value a well-rounded high school experience over an intensely competitive academic environment. It's a good fit for students who want real opportunities in core subjects while still having room to explore sports, arts, and the kind of community connections that come naturally in a tight-knit Southern California beach town.

Student Demographics

328 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
198 (60%)
White
107 (33%)
Multiple Races
13 (4%)
Asian
7 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners47 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged192 (59%)
Students with Disabilities53 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,585
Enrollment
71.7
Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
22.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

86.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

18
AP Courses
offered
19.9%
AP Participation
of students
340
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Bulldogs · CIF Southern Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #936 · 58th percentile

111 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found