Ventura Unified

The Ventura Unified School District is home to 27 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population across the Ventura area, with a mix of high-performing and struggling schools.

Some standout schools in the district include Foothill Technology High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, and El Camino High School, another high-performing high school. At the elementary level, Mound Elementary, Portola Elementary, and Pierpont Elementary stand out for their strong academic performance.

However, the district also has some struggling schools, such as Pacific High School, which has lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to other high schools in the district. Chronic absenteeism appears to be a significant issue, particularly at some of the lower-performing schools, which could be contributing to their academic challenges. Overall, the Ventura Unified School District demonstrates a wide range of school performance, highlighting the need for the district to learn from its top-performing schools and implement best practices to improve outcomes across the board.