Ventura County Schools & Education
Ventura County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,122
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#30
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ventura County
Measured School Summary
Ventura County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.5%.
Funding Context
Ventura County spends $8,122 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ventura County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
236 public schools and 49 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
88.5%
1.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,122
$640 below the state average
School coverage
236
49 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ventura County has 236 public schools across 49 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Ventura County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Ventura County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#30
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 97% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Oxnard Union High
High school only in this slice
16,907 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Conejo Valley Unified
Elementary to high school visible
16,322 students
27 listed schools in this county slice.
Simi Valley Unified
Elementary to high school visible
15,878 students
27 listed schools in this county slice.
Ventura Unified
Elementary to high school visible
14,969 students
27 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Conejo Valley Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 27 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ventura County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ventura County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ventura County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Massive Coastal Education Hub
Ventura County manages 236 public schools, serving an impressive 148,490 students across 49 districts. The system is comprehensive, featuring 131 elementary schools, 28 middle schools, and 41 high schools. This large infrastructure supports one of the most significant student populations along the California coast.
High Achievement on Efficient Spending
Ventura County outperforms the state with an 88.5% graduation rate, beating both the California and national averages. The county achieves these results with a per-pupil spend of $8,122, which is lower than the state average of $8,762. This suggests a highly efficient educational system that delivers strong outcomes for its students.
Major Districts and Virtual Options
Conejo Valley Unified and Simi Valley Unified are the largest districts, each managing 27 schools and over 15,000 students. The county is also a hub for virtual education, with California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles enrolling over 5,400 students. Charter schools make up 11.9% of the total landscape, offering a variety of specialized learning models.
Urban Centers and Large Suburban Highs
The vast majority of schools are in city or suburban settings, with 124 city campuses and 81 suburban locations. The average school size is 651 students, but massive high schools like Pacifica High serve over 3,200 students. This environment offers students a wide range of extracurricular and academic resources typical of large metropolitan areas.
School Overview
Total Schools
236
in Ventura County
Reported Enrollment
148,490
229 schools reporting
School Districts
49
districts
Charter Schools
28
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
49 School Districts in Ventura County
Oxnard Union High
GuideConejo Valley Unified
GuideSimi Valley Unified
GuideVentura Unified
GuideOxnard
GuideHueneme Elementary
GuideMoorpark Unified
GuidePleasant Valley
GuideCalifornia Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles District
GuideRio Elementary
Guide236 Public Schools in Ventura County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 38 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 236 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles | Profile | California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles District | Simi Valley, 93065Suburb: Midsize | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 5,407 |
| California Virtual Academy @ San Diego | Profile | California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District | Simi Valley, 93065Suburb: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 3,294 |
| Pacifica High | Profile | Oxnard Union High | Oxnard, 93036City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 3,219 |
| Oxnard High | Profile | Oxnard Union High | Oxnard, 93036Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,786 |
| Channel Islands High | Profile | Oxnard Union High | Oxnard, 93033City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,643 |
| California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin | Profile | California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin District | Simi Valley, 93065Suburb: Midsize | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 2,561 |
| Hueneme High | Profile | Oxnard Union High | Oxnard, 93033City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,279 |
| Rio Mesa High | Profile | Oxnard Union High | Oxnard, 93030Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,220 |
| Newbury Park High | Profile | Conejo Valley Unified | Newbury Park, 91320City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,189 |
| Ventura High | Profile | Ventura Unified | Ventura, 93001City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,095 |
| Westlake High | Profile | Conejo Valley Unified | Westlake Village, 91362City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,083 |
| Royal High | Profile | Simi Valley Unified | Simi Valley, 93065Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,973 |
| Simi Valley High | Profile | Simi Valley Unified | Simi Valley, 93063Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,935 |
| Adolfo Camarillo High | Profile | Oxnard Union High | Camarillo, 93012City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,912 |
| Moorpark High | Profile | Moorpark Unified | Moorpark, 93021Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,849 |
| Thousand Oaks High | Profile | Conejo Valley Unified | Thousand Oaks, 91360City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,771 |
| Buena High | Profile | Ventura Unified | Ventura, 93003City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,710 |
| Santa Paula High | Profile | Santa Paula Unified | Santa Paula, 93060Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,708 |
| Oak Park High | Profile | Oak Park Unified | Oak Park, 91377Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,401 |
| California Virtual Academy at Sutter | Profile | California Virtual Academy at Sutter District | Simi Valley, 93065Suburb: Midsize | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,394 |
California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles
California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles District
Simi Valley, 93065 / Suburb: Midsize
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego District
Simi Valley, 93065 / Suburb: Midsize
Pacifica High
Oxnard Union High
Oxnard, 93036 / City: Midsize
Oxnard High
Oxnard Union High
Oxnard, 93036 / Rural: Fringe
Channel Islands High
Oxnard Union High
Oxnard, 93033 / City: Midsize
California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin
California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin District
Simi Valley, 93065 / Suburb: Midsize
Hueneme High
Oxnard Union High
Oxnard, 93033 / City: Midsize
Rio Mesa High
Oxnard Union High
Oxnard, 93030 / Suburb: Large
Newbury Park High
Conejo Valley Unified
Newbury Park, 91320 / City: Midsize
Ventura High
Ventura Unified
Ventura, 93001 / City: Midsize
Westlake High
Conejo Valley Unified
Westlake Village, 91362 / City: Midsize
Royal High
Simi Valley Unified
Simi Valley, 93065 / Suburb: Midsize
Simi Valley High
Simi Valley Unified
Simi Valley, 93063 / Suburb: Midsize
Adolfo Camarillo High
Oxnard Union High
Camarillo, 93012 / City: Small
Moorpark High
Moorpark Unified
Moorpark, 93021 / Suburb: Midsize
Thousand Oaks High
Conejo Valley Unified
Thousand Oaks, 91360 / City: Midsize
Buena High
Ventura Unified
Ventura, 93003 / City: Midsize
Santa Paula High
Santa Paula Unified
Santa Paula, 93060 / Town: Fringe
Oak Park High
Oak Park Unified
Oak Park, 91377 / Suburb: Midsize
California Virtual Academy at Sutter
California Virtual Academy at Sutter District
Simi Valley, 93065 / Suburb: Midsize
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
- Charles Blackstock Junior High
- Vista Real Charter High
- iQ Academy California-Los Angeles
- California Virtual Academy at Fresno
- Valley View Middle
- California Virtual Academy at Maricopa
- E. O. Green Junior High
- Balboa Middle
- Santa Susana High
- Fillmore Senior High
- R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
- Isbell Middle
- California Virtual Academy San Mateo
- Medea Creek Middle
- Driffill Elementary
- Foothill Technology High
- Sycamore Canyon
- Kamala Elementary
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,122
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Ventura County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ventura County, California?
Ventura County manages 236 public schools, serving an impressive 148,490 students across 49 districts. The system is comprehensive, featuring 131 elementary schools, 28 middle schools, and 41 high schools. This large infrastructure supports one of the most significant student populations along the California coast.
How do schools in Ventura County perform academically?
Ventura County outperforms the state with an 88.5% graduation rate, beating both the California and national averages. The county achieves these results with a per-pupil spend of $8,122, which is lower than the state average of $8,762. This suggests a highly efficient educational system that delivers strong outcomes for its students.
What are the major school districts in Ventura County, California?
Conejo Valley Unified and Simi Valley Unified are the largest districts, each managing 27 schools and over 15,000 students. The county is also a hub for virtual education, with California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles enrolling over 5,400 students. Charter schools make up 11.9% of the total landscape, offering a variety of specialized learning models.
What is the school experience like in Ventura County?
The vast majority of schools are in city or suburban settings, with 124 city campuses and 81 suburban locations. The average school size is 651 students, but massive high schools like Pacifica High serve over 3,200 students. This environment offers students a wide range of extracurricular and academic resources typical of large metropolitan areas.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.