Ventura Unified School District
- 255 WEST STANLEY AVE STE. 10
- VENTURA, CA 93001
- (805) 641-5000
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.9% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,755 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 21.4 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 31 | - |
| Number of Students | 17,371 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 811 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 17.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2008 | 20.0% | 36.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 11.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 18.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 10.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 75.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 3 Test | |||
| 2008 | 17.0% | 23.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 12.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 4.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 9.0% | |
| 2008 | 2.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 5.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 3 Test | |||
| 2008 | 13.0% | 18.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 2.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 3 Test | |||
| 2008 | 14.0% | 23.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 17,371 | 21.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,338 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,296 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,181 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,259 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,294 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,265 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,320 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,349 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,402 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,460 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,475 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,493 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,352 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 167 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 569 |
| Hispanic | 7,950 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 312 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,996 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 9,072 |
| Female | 8,412 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 811 | 21.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 63 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 469 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 254 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 24 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 147 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 19 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 30 |
| Elementary | 10 |
| Secondary | 21 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 551 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 55 |
| School Administrators | 43 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 102 |
| Student Support Services | 49 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 297 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $171,516,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $73,533,000 | 42.9% |
| Property Tax | $53,834,000 | 31.4% |
| Other School Systems | $8,646,000 | 5.0% |
| Cities and Counties | $57,000 | 0.03% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $601,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch | $1,889,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Sales and Services | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,272,000 | 0.7% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,452,000 | 2.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,777,000 | 2.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $84,139,000 | 49.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $51,257,000 | 29.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,806,000 | 1.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $374,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,047,000 | 1.2% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $156,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $15,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch Programs | $330,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,665,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Programs | $22,430,000 | 13.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,059,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $13,844,000 | 8.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,644,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,238,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $786,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $62,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $19,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $145,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $242,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,396,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Other | $3,017,000 | 1.8% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $295,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $151,644,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $87,650,000 | 57.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $53,767,000 | 35.5% |
| Student Support | $8,165,000 | 4.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,160,000 | 4.2% |
| General Administration Support | $758,000 | 0.4% |
| School Administration Support | $11,386,000 | 6.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $14,706,000 | 8.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,690,000 | 2.2% |
| Other Support Services | $7,902,000 | 4.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $10,227,000 | 6.7% |
| Food Services | $6,997,000 | 4.1% |
| Enterprise Operations | $3,230,000 | 1.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,170 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 135 | 2.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Ventura Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 31
- Students: 17,371
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 811
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| ANACAPA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
100 South Mills Rd
Ventura, CA Public | 6-8 | 992 | 28.5 |  Review This School |
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| BALBOA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
247 Hill Rd
Ventura, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,409 | 30.7 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BLANCHE REYNOLDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
450 Valmore Ave
Ventura, CA Public | KG-8 | 391 | 19.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BUENA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5670 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,197 | 24.5 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5670 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA Public | 9-12 | 17 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| CABRILLO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1426 East Santa Clara St
Ventura, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,047 | 28.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CITRUS GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9655 Darling Rd
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 534 | 23.5 | Review This School |
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| DE ANZA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2060 Cameron St
Ventura, CA Public | 6-8 | 472 | 22.9 | Review This School |
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| E. P. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
20 Pleasant Place
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 513 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| EL CAMINO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
61 Day Rd
Ventura, CA Public | 9-12 | 285 | 31.0 | Review This School |
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| ELMHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5080 Elmhurst St
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 572 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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| FOOTHILL TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 100 Day Rd
Ventura, CA Public | 9-12 | 921 | 26.5 | Review This School |
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| HOMESTEAD (ALTERNATIVE) SCHOOL | ||||
450 Valmore Ave
Ventura, CA Public | KG-8 | 35 | 7.0 | Review This School |
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| JUANAMARIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 South Crocker Ave
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 498 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| JUNIPERO SERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8880 Halifax St
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 531 | 20.7 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1107 East Santa Clara St
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 264 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| LOMA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 Lynn Dr
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 389 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| MONTALVO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2050 Grand Ave
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 418 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| MOUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
455 South Hill Rd
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 590 | 22.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
501 College Dr
Ventura, CA Public | 9-12 | 179 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| PIERPONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1254 Marthas Vineyard Ct.
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 295 | 23.3 | Review This School |
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| POINSETTIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
350 North Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 495 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| PORTOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6700 Eagle St
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 577 | 21.8 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SATICOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
760 Jazmin Ave
Saticoy, CA Public | KG-5 | 409 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| SHERIDAN WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
573 Sheridan Way
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 529 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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| SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 Sunset Ave
Oak View, CA Public | KG-8 | 345 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| VENTURA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2 North Catalina St
Ventura, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,105 | 23.9 | Review This School |
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| VENTURA ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2 North Catalina St
Ventura, CA Public | 9-12 | 41 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| VENTURA UNIFIED COMMUNITY DAY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA Public | 9-12 | 36 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| VENTURA UNIFIED COMMUNITY DAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA Public | 6-8 | 7 | 5.8 | Review This School |
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| WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
316 Howard St
Ventura, CA Public | KG-5 | 391 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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