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Foothill Technology High School vs. Ventura High School

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School Overview

School
Foothill Technology High School
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Ventura High School
2 North Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Foothill Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Foothill Technology High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,036 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
962 students
2,036 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Foothill Technology High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ventura High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Foothill Technology High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ventura High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Foothill Technology High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ventura High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Technology High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ventura Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ventura High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ventura Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#901 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#3420 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foothill Technology High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ventura High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
33%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ventura Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ventura High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ventura Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ventura Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ventura High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ventura Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ventura Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ventura High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ventura Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
89%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Foothill Technology High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ventura Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ventura High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ventura Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Foothill Technology High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ventura High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
241
517
Grade 10 Students
247
543
Grade 11 Students
241
487
Grade 12 Students
233
489

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Foothill Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ventura High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Foothill Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ventura High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Foothill Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ventura High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Foothill Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ventura High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foothill Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ventura High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Foothill Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ventura High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ventura Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Foothill Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ventura Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ventura High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ventura Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Foothill Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ventura Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ventura High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ventura Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Foothill Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ventura Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ventura High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ventura Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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