Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District

The Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District in Ventura, California, consists of a single school, the Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education, which serves grades K-8 with an enrollment of 455 students.

This charter school consistently outperforms California state averages in core academic subjects, with students scoring notably higher in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and especially Science. Performance is particularly strong in the upper grades, with eighth graders achieving proficiency rates roughly 27 points above the state average in both math and English, indicating excellent preparation for high school. The school also fosters a strong culture of attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate nearly half the state average.

While overall performance is commendable, there is variability in math scores across grade levels, with third-grade math proficiency currently below the state average, highlighting an area for focused improvement. The school maintains these strong results with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5 to 1 and serves a economically diverse student population. Its stable ranking over recent years reflects a reliable and effective educational program centered on its arts and global education focus.