Enrollment
213
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064098001872
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pacific High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pacific High
Pacific High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ventura, California, enrolling 213 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.2:1, Pacific High is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 34% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 629 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #63, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 56 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ventura's high schools, it stands alongside Ventura High (1,939 students): Pacific High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 21.8:1).
Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students) and Buena High (1,585 students) alongside Pacific 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 Pacific High compares
Pacific 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors3.8 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ventura Unified, which includes Pacific 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 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
- 1,939
- 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 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
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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pacific High a good school?
Pacific High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 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.
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