Phoenix

www.vcoe.org/phoenix

81 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix School, located at 500 Airport Way in Camarillo, California, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE). It serves as a unique learning environment designed to meet the needs of students who require more individualized attention and a structured academic setting than what is typically provided in a traditional comprehensive high school. The school focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can address academic, social, and emotional challenges to stay on track for graduation.

The curriculum at Phoenix is tailored to help students earn their high school diplomas while also preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to a home school district, pursuing higher education, or entering the workforce. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated staff, the program emphasizes personal responsibility and academic growth. For those interested in enrolling or learning more, the school coordinates closely with local school districts to ensure that each student receives a comprehensive plan aligned with their specific educational goals.

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	48
Black	3
Two or More	4

Hispanic
48 (60.8 %)
White
24 (30.4 %)
Two or More
4 (5.1 %)
Black
3 (3.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ventura County Office of Education
Phone:	(805)437-1400
Website:	http://www.vcoe.org/phoenix
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 2 1

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 20