Channel Islands High School

Channel Islands High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 Raiders Way,  Oxnard, CA
Oxnard Union High School District
3.7
4.2
2,380 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ray Senesac
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
20.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
423:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
91.1%
Filipino
5.6%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Northridge 429 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 402 Students
Oxnard College 371 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 347 Students
California State University - Channel Islands 330 Students
University of California - Irvine 307 Students
University of California - San Diego 242 Students
University of California - Davis 240 Students
University of California - Berkeley 236 Students
Ventura College 204 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 166 Students
Nursing 135 Students
Psychology 120 Students
Business 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 45 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 43 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Education 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 406 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/23/2026
What i like about Channel Islands High School are the classes, the teachers teach well over there. They try their best so everyone can understand the material. They are not lazy teachers and actively try to make everyone successful. One thing I want to see the school change is the schedule. I would rather go with the semester system than the quarter system, the quarter system feels rushed.
4.0 Sophomore
10/2/2025
The school is overall great but there had been many budget cuts. I want to see new changes such as more funding to career technical education paths on the stem side.
5.0 Senior
8/19/2024
Channel Islands High School is a very calm school I feel like. I've had a great experience there and I actually enjoying being there.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 12 Reviews
3.0 parent
2/20/2012
The counseling staff leaves a lot to be desired... My daughter was a transfer student from another school in San Diego County and you would have thought she was coming from another country. Since CIHS did not currently have some of the classes she took, they completely discounted them and dropped th...
5.0 student
12/20/2010
the school is so kind and helpful. there is a great support system and you are always helped out.
5.0 student
5/3/2010
I am an alumni, and all I have is positive feed back. You don't stand alone here, you can go to anyone for help and you won't get bored there is plenty to do from academics to extracurricular activities.
5.0 student
3/9/2010
this school may not have the highest test scores, the best athletics, or the best reputation, but what it does have is spirit. I believe that this is the key to success.

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Channel Islands High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Oxnard, CA and is served by the Oxnard Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,380 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Channel Islands High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $745,335. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oxnard Middle College High School, Hueneme High School, Del Sol High School, and more. Learn more about what Oxnard has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Channel Islands High School.

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