Foothill Technology High

Foothill Technology High is one of those schools that families in Ventura actively seek out, drawing students who thrive in a rigorous, project-based environment where tech fluency and academic depth go hand in hand. Situated in Ventura — a laid-back coastal city with a strong sense of community, great surf, and a downtown that actually has some life to it — this school pulls strong scores across English, math, and science while maintaining a smaller, more intentional feel than your typical large public high school. It's a natural fit for motivated students who want something more focused than a traditional comprehensive school, without leaving the public school system to get it.