Summary:
The Ventura Unified school district serves grades 9-12 through five high schools, ranging from large comprehensive campuses to smaller alternatives, located in Ventura County, California.
This district features a standout top performer in Foothill Technology High, a 5-star school ranked in the top 5% of the state with exceptional graduation rates and test scores, achieved with the district's lowest per-student spending. In contrast, Pacific High faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism and the lowest academic proficiency, despite receiving the highest level of funding and having the smallest class sizes. The other schools, Ventura High, Buena High, and the small El Camino High, show solid performance with graduation rates well above the state average.
Overall, the district graduates students at a high rate (95.6%), but math proficiency is an area for improvement across most schools. The data shows that higher funding and smaller classes do not automatically lead to better outcomes, as factors like chronic absenteeism can have a major impact. Parents will find a mix of strong options, with Foothill Technology High representing a particularly high-achieving choice.
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