UNIV Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands DIST

Located in the small city setting of Camarillo, California, the University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands District operates as an active, independent charter district serving elementary and middle school students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated at 1099 Bedford Drive within the greater Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metropolitan region, this single-school public charter district provides a specialized educational environment supported by its partnership framework with the neighboring university. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district offers a continuous academic environment that guides young learners through early childhood fundamentals up to comprehensive upper-elementary and middle school preparation.

The district supports a vibrant learning community of 743 enrolled students, comprising 384 female and 359 male learners across its grade levels. Reflecting the rich diversity of Ventura County, the student body includes 553 Hispanic students, 123 White students, 29 Asian students, and 23 students identifying with two or more races, alongside Black and American Indian representation. Learning is anchored by a robust dedicated workforce, featuring nearly 85 full-time equivalent teachers, over 9 instructional aides, and more than 53 support staff members. With a total staff equivalent of over 147 full-time professionals, the district maintains a well-resourced environment dedicated to academic growth, individualized instructional support, and well-rounded student development.