Ventura High School

About Ventura High School

Ventura High School is a public high school located in Ventura, California. It is part of the Ventura Unified School District and is the oldest high school in the district. With over 2,000 students, Ventura High School offers a variety of educational opportunities for its students. The school offers a wide range of courses in academics, the arts, and athletics. Ventura High School is known for its strong academic program, which includes Advanced Placement classes, honors classes, and a variety of electives. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and student organizations. Ventura High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a variety of programs and services available to students, such as counseling, tutoring, and mentoring. Ventura High School is an excellent choice for students seeking an academically challenging and rewarding high school experience.

Address:	2 N. Catalina St. Ventura, CA 93001
Phone:	(805) 641-5116
Site:	–
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,124 students

Overview 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).

Verdict on Ventura High School

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.