- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064098008668
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Foothill Technology High held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 064098008668 · Ventura, CA High · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 25.7:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Foothill Technology High held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foothill Technology High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura High
Ventura High
1,939 students
- Buena High
Buena High
1,585 students
- This school
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle
845 students
- Anacapa Middle 592
Anacapa Middle
592 students
What this shows Foothill Technology High reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothill Technology High compares
Foothill Technology High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Ventura Unified reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,585
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~951 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.