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Ventura High

Ventura Unified · Ventura County · 2 North Catalina Street, Ventura, CA 93001-3503

(805) 641-5116 · www.venturausd.org/ventura.htm

5/10
#633
Rank 633 out of 1,227
Top 52%
English Language Arts7/10 · #471 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #670 · 46th percentile
Science3/10 · #969 · 25th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ventura High sits in one of California's most livable coastal cities, where the surf culture and laid-back beach town vibe are very much part of daily life — students here are as likely to catch waves before school as they are to hit the books. Academically, the school shows real strength in English while math and science scores leave some room to grow, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a well-rounded high school experience over pure test performance. If you're drawn to a community with genuine small-city charm, walkable streets, and easy access to both the ocean and the mountains, Ventura is the kind of place where the quality of life often speaks louder than the rankings.

Student Demographics

415 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
236 (57%)
White
150 (36%)
Multiple Races
18 (4%)
Other
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners73 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged250 (60%)
Students with Disabilities57 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,939
Enrollment
82.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.5
Administrators (FTE)
24.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89.3%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.

19
AP Courses
offered
24.9%
AP Participation
of students
522
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Cougars · CIF Southern Section

25
varsity sports
9 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 Programs7/10 · #740 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found