Buena High

www.venturausd.org/buena.htm

1,585 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Buena High School, located in Ventura, California, is a comprehensive public secondary school within the Ventura Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. It offers a broad curriculum that includes rigorous college-preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Buena High fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The campus is deeply integrated into the local Ventura community, emphasizing student development through service, leadership, and school spirit. With a focus on providing a supportive environment, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,585

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena High
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	965
Black	22
Asian	47
Two or More	55
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
965 (61.3%)
White
477 (30.3%)
Two or More
55 (3.5%)
Asian
47 (3.0%)
Black
22 (1.4%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)289-1826
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/buena.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	444

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 387

Grade 10 462

Grade 11 365

Grade 12 371