Ventura Unified

Headquartered at 255 West Stanley Avenue in Ventura, California, Ventura Unified School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant midsize city within the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metropolitan area. The district encompasses 27 operational schools that offer a comprehensive educational pathway spanning kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education opportunities. Designed to foster academic growth and community connection across coastal Ventura County, this non-charter district delivers inclusive, high-quality learning environments tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Ventura Unified serves over 14,300 students supported by a robust workforce of more than 3,200 full-time equivalent staff members. The district’s instructional framework is anchored by nearly 1,200 full-time teachers alongside over 210 instructional aides and 1,800 dedicated support staff, maintaining a strong educator-to-student presence that emphasizes individualized attention and student well-being. For families, students, and researchers looking to engage with the district, further resources and administrative support are available online at www.venturausd.org or by phone at (805) 641-5000.