Foothill Technology High

Ventura Unified
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
999 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Foothill Technology High School, located in Ventura, California, is a specialized public magnet school within the Ventura Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on integrating technology into a college-preparatory curriculum. It is widely recognized for its high performance, frequently earning accolades such as the California Distinguished School award and maintaining consistently high rankings for its student achievement and graduation rates.

The school is defined by its small-school atmosphere and a unique educational culture that emphasizes project-based learning and collaborative problem-solving. By utilizing a "block schedule" and fostering close relationships between students and faculty, Foothill Technology aims to prepare its graduates for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce. Its commitment to innovation and academic excellence makes it a highly sought-after choice for students in the region who are looking for a focused, technology-driven secondary education.
999
Total Students
37.3
Full-Time Teachers
26.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    508 (50.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    348 (34.9 %)
  • Asian
    84 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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)289-0023
Website: http://www.venturausd.org/foothill.htm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 179

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 277
Grade 10 246
Grade 11 243
Grade 12 233
Gender Ratio
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