School Overview
Ventura High School, located at 2 N. Catalina St. in Ventura, California, is a historic and foundational institution within the Ventura Unified School District. Serving as one of the oldest schools in the region, it holds a significant place in the community, balancing a long-standing tradition of academic excellence with a diverse range of modern educational programs. The campus is well-regarded for its vibrant spirit, offering students a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and extensive extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond the classroom, Ventura High is known for fostering a strong sense of school pride and community engagement. Its location near the heart of downtown Ventura provides students with a unique connection to the local area, often integrating community involvement into the student experience. The school remains committed to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through traditional university pathways or vocational and career-technical education, all while maintaining the supportive environment expected of a pillar of the Ventura public school system.
2,095
Total Students
89.2
Full-Time Teachers
23.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ventura High
Demographic Student Count
White741
Hispanic1,182
Black29
Asian41
Two or More77
American Indian8
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    1,182 (56.8 %)
  • White
    741 (35.6 %)
  • Two or More
    77 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    41 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    29 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Ventura Unified
Phone: (805)641-5116
Website: http://www.venturausd.org/ventura.htm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,095
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 89.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 653
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 518
Grades Taught
Grade 9 541
Grade 10 552
Grade 11 517
Grade 12 485

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ventura High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9541
Grade 10552
Grade 11517
Grade 12485
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ventura High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,04750%
Male1,03449.4%
Not Specified140.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)