At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
30.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
El Camino High: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
30.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 220
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.3:1
What the reported data says about El Camino High
El Camino High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ventura. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Ventura Unified. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 30.5:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.9%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking El Camino High
- 1How do the reported 30.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic29.9%
- Black2.7%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ventura Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pacific High
High · Grades 09–12
213 reported students
Foothill Technology High
High · Grades 09–12
951 reported students
Buena High
High · Grades 09–12
1,585 reported students
Ventura High
High · Grades 09–12
1,939 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
202 reported students
Lemon Grove
Elementary · Grades KG–08
299 reported students
Public schools near El Camino High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Technology High High · Ventura Unified | 09–12 | 951 | 0.1 mi |
| Buena High High · Ventura Unified | 09–12 | 1,585 | 0.7 mi |
| Pacific High High · Ventura Unified | 09–12 | 213 | 1.1 mi |
| Ventura High High · Ventura Unified | 09–12 | 1,939 | 2.3 mi |
| Oxnard High High · Oxnard Union High | 09–12 | 2,452 | 4.3 mi |
| Rio Mesa High High · Oxnard Union High | 09–12 | 1,951 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about El Camino High
What grades does El Camino High serve?
El Camino High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Ventura Unified.
How many students attend El Camino High?
El Camino High reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 220 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at El Camino High?
The calculated ratio is 30.5:1, based on 221 students and 7.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is El Camino High a public, charter, or magnet school?
El Camino High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ventura Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of El Camino High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is El Camino High in?
El Camino High is part of Ventura Unified, based in Ventura, CA, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near El Camino High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Foothill Technology High (0.1 mi), Buena High (0.7 mi), Pacific High (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.