Enrollment
951
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ventura, CA
Foothill Technology High
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Technology High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064098008668
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Technology High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill Technology High has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Technology High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098008668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foothill Technology High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foothill Technology High
Foothill Technology High is a large high school in Ventura, California, enrolling 951 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
Enrollment of 951 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 869 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #66, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ventura's high schools, it stands alongside Ventura High (1,939 students): Foothill Technology High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 21.8:1).
Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students) and Buena High (1,585 students) alongside Foothill Technology High.
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 Foothill Technology High compares
Foothill Technology High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Foothill Technology High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ventura Unified, which includes Foothill Technology High.
$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 Foothill Technology High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anacapa Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill Technology High'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
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Ventura
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ventura High
Standard public school
1,939 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Buena High
Standard public school
1,585 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
El Camino High
Alternative education program
221 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Pacific High
Alternative education program
213 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~951 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Foothill Technology High
How many students attend Foothill Technology High?
Foothill Technology High has 951 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ventura, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Technology High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Technology High is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill Technology High?
23.3% of students at Foothill Technology High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill Technology High?
The largest demographic group at Foothill Technology High is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Technology High?
Foothill Technology High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foothill Technology High rank among high schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Technology High ranks #3 of 5 high 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 high schools in Ventura on the city page.
Is Foothill Technology High a good school?
Foothill Technology High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. 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 Foothill Technology High, Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Cabrillo Middle (936 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.
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