- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ventura, CA
Pacific High
Federal NCES profile for Pacific 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 064098001872
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for California
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Pacific High shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 064098001872 · Ventura, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 14.2:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Pacific High shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific 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
- Foothill Techn
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle
845 students
- This school 213
Pacific High
213 students
What this shows Pacific High reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific High compares
Pacific High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
96.7%
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
$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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
White 18.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Pacific High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Pacific High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific 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
- 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 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
Foothill Technology High
Standard public school
951 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
El Camino High
Alternative education program
221 students 31.6:1 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific High
How many students attend Pacific High?
Pacific High has 213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific High is 14.2:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacific High?
72.6% of students at Pacific High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific High?
The largest demographic group at Pacific High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific High?
Pacific High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Pacific High rank among high schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific High ranks #2 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 Pacific High, 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.