Ojai Unified

The Ojai Unified School District in California consists of 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with standout schools like Topa Topa Elementary and Nordhoff High leading the way, while others like Legacy High and Meiners Oaks Elementary lag behind.

Topa Topa Elementary stands out as the district's top-performing elementary school, ranking 1,471 out of 5,848 California elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Nordhoff High is the district's top-performing high school, ranking 577 out of 2,335 California high schools and maintaining a strong 94.8% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate.

The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with schools serving higher proportions of students from low-income families, such as Meiners Oaks Elementary and Legacy High, tending to have lower test scores and proficiency rates. Additionally, chronic absenteeism appears to be a concern at several schools, particularly Matilija Middle and Legacy High, which could negatively impact student learning and achievement.