Oxnard Union High

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Oxnard, California - 11 schools

An equity score of 49/100 ranks Oxnard Union High #785 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,674 per pupil, Oxnard Union High ranks #876 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

16,938
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$17,674
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oxnard Union High operates 11 public schools serving 16,938 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 high schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ventura County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,674 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 36.0% local, 52.6% state, and 11.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 49/100, ranked #785 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 7 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (90 AP courses district-wide), a 285.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% White, 5.0% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Rancho Campana High, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.

Its largest campus is Pacifica High, enrolling 2,675 students (18% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Anacapa Adult Transition Program, at 175 students, a 15x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Pacifica High accounts for 15.8% of all Oxnard Union High student enrollment

That concentration means Oxnard Union High-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Oxnard Union High school enrollment varies 15× across entities

Oxnard Union High school enrollment ranges from 175 students (lowest) to 2,675 students (highest), a spread of 2,500 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Oxnard Union High reports 56.6% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Oxnard Union High student-counselor ratio is 286:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Oxnard Union High is typically wider than the Oxnard Union High-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Oxnard Union High chronic absenteeism rate is 27.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Oxnard Union High is typically wider than the Oxnard Union High-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
52.6%
State
36.0%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
785 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Oxnard Union High.

White 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 5.0%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 29.2/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Oxnard Union High's schools, below the California average of 46.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Rancho Campana High 68.5
  2. 2 Adolfo Camarillo High 61.7
  3. 3 Anacapa Adult Transition Program 45.0
  4. 4 Oxnard Middle College High 28.6
  5. 5 Condor High 23.4

Programs & Resources

7 / 11
Schools with AP
90 AP courses total
285.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Oxnard Union High

School Enrollment
Pacifica High
2,675
Oxnard High
2,452
Channel Islands High
2,380
Adolfo Camarillo High
1,969
Rio Mesa High
1,951
Hueneme High
1,913
Rancho Campana High
826
Condor High
411
Frontier High
260
Oxnard Middle College High
194
Anacapa Adult Transition Program
175

How Oxnard Union High Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Alvord Unified Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Grossmont Union High Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Santa Maria-Bonita Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Coachella Valley Unified Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Compton Unified Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Oxnard Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oxnard Union High?

Oxnard Union High has 11 schools, including 11 high. Total enrollment is 16,938 students.

How much does Oxnard Union High spend per student?

Oxnard Union High spends $17,674 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #785 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Oxnard Union High?

Oxnard Union High students are 80.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% White, 5.0% Asian, 1.2% African American, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oxnard Union High?

Oxnard Union High has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #785 out of 1526 districts in California.