Anacapa Middle

www.venturausd.org/anacapa.htm

592 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Anacapa Middle School, located in Ventura, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Ventura Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, focusing on providing a supportive environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond standard academics, Anacapa Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and elective clubs. The school culture is shaped by an active parent and community presence, which helps foster a sense of belonging and collaboration. By integrating modern educational resources with a focus on character development and social-emotional learning, Anacapa strives to cultivate responsible, engaged, and lifelong learners within the Ventura community.

592

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anacapa Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	434
Black	7
Asian	23
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
434 (73.3%)
White
103 (17.4%)
Two or More
24 (4.1%)
Asian
23 (3.9%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)289-7900
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/anacapa.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* 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 6 198

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 192