Enrollment
577
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ventura, CA
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Federal NCES profile for De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064098006750
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098006750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ventura, California, enrolling 577 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,552 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #137, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ventura's middle schools, it stands alongside Cabrillo Middle (936 students): De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 33.4:1).
Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students) and Buena High (1,585 students) alongside De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts compares
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
White 19.1%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ventura Unified, which includes De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts.
$14,481
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Ventura
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
How many students attend De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ventura, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
51.2% of students at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
The largest demographic group at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts rank among middle schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Ventura, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ventura on the city page.
Is De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts a good school?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ventura Unified?
Besides De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts, Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Foothill Technology High (951 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.
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