Ventura High School vs. Buena High School
Should you attend Ventura High School or Buena High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,095 students in grades 9-12, Ventura High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,710 students in grades 9-12, Buena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,095 students
1,710 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3686 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4161 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Graduation Rate
87%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
541
422
Grade 10 Students
552
434
Grade 11 Students
517
426
Grade 12 Students
485
428
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
57%
60%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
35%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
18%
