VENTURA CHARTER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND GLOBAL EDUCATION
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Ventura County Office of Education school district, located in Ventura, CA with about 435 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education (VCS) is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school located in Ventura, California, that emphasizes a holistic approach to learning. The school is built on the philosophy of constructivist education, which encourages students to be active participants in their own learning process. By integrating the arts and global perspectives into the core curriculum, VCS aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of responsibility toward the local and global community.
The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, students, and parents work closely together to create a personalized educational experience. With a focus on project-based learning and social-emotional development, the curriculum is designed to go beyond standardized testing to help students develop the skills necessary for the 21st century. Through its unique programming, Ventura Charter School seeks to cultivate well-rounded, compassionate, and engaged lifelong learners who are prepared to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
For more information, contact Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education at (805) 648-5503 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ventura, CA 93001-1425
(805) 648-5503
VENTURA CHARTER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND GLOBAL EDUCATION is a public Charter school in Ventura, CA with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Ventura County Office of Education - District:
- Ventura County Office of Education
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 19.86
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 435 students
- White
- 58.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.