Enrollment
2,452
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxnard, CA
Oxnard High
Federal NCES profile for Oxnard High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062927004520
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxnard High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxnard High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxnard High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
District: Oxnard Union High · California
NCES ID 062927004520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxnard High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxnard High
Oxnard High is a higher-need, large high school in Oxnard, California, enrolling 2,452 students.
At 22.1:1, 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 54.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,452 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oxnard's high schools, it stands alongside Pacifica High (2,675 students): Oxnard High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 20.9:1).
Oxnard Union High also operates Pacifica High (2,675 students) and Channel Islands High (2,380 students) alongside Oxnard 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 Oxnard High compares
Oxnard 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,452 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,452
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$15,715
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 87.4%
White 4.7%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Oxnard High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxnard Union High, which includes Oxnard High.
$15,715
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 Oxnard High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Channel Islands High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adolfo Camarillo High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Mesa High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueneme High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxnard High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,675
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,969
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Oxnard
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Pacifica High
Standard public school
2,675 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Channel Islands High
Standard public school
2,380 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Mesa High
Standard public school
1,951 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Hueneme High
Standard public school
1,913 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Vista Real Charter High
Standard public school
1,271 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Condor High
Alternative education program
411 students 19.6:1 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 (~2,452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxnard High
How many students attend Oxnard High?
Oxnard High has 2,452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxnard, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxnard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxnard High is 22.1:1, 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 Oxnard High?
54.0% of students at Oxnard High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxnard High?
The largest demographic group at Oxnard High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxnard High?
Oxnard High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Oxnard High rank among high schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxnard High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Oxnard, 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 Oxnard on the city page.
Is Oxnard High a good school?
Oxnard High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Oxnard Union High?
Besides Oxnard High, Oxnard Union High also operates Pacifica High (2,675 students), Channel Islands High (2,380 students), and Adolfo Camarillo High (1,969 students). See the Oxnard Union High district page for the complete list.
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