Santa Paula Unified

Located at 201 South Steckel Drive in Santa Paula, California, Santa Paula Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metropolitan region. Characterized by its welcoming fringe town setting, the district operates 10 active school campuses that provide a seamless educational journey from Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized adult education programs. With a total enrollment of 4,575 students, Santa Paula Unified fosters a culturally rich learning environment that deeply reflects its local heritage, prominently featuring a strong Hispanic representation of over 4,300 students alongside peers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

The district's commitment to academic success and student well-being is backed by an impressive staffing structure comprising nearly 1,200 full-time equivalent personnel. Classroom instruction is spearheaded by approximately 437 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 109 instructional aides, creating a favorable student-to-teacher ratio that encourages personalized learning and strong teacher-student engagement. This instructional core is further reinforced by a robust support network of over 650 full-time equivalent staff members who oversee campus health, administrative functions, and holistic student development. For parents, students, and educational researchers seeking additional information on district initiatives and community services, Santa Paula Unified maintains an accessible online resource center at santapaulausd.org.