Buena High School

Buena High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5670 Telegraph Rd,  Ventura, CA
Ventura Unified School District
3.7
4.0
1,685 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bobbi Powers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
60.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.5%
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
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.3%
Hispanic
60.9%
White
30.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
2.1%
Black
1.4%
Filipino
<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.
Ventura College 224 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 220 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 205 Students
San Diego State University 191 Students
University of California - San Diego 176 Students
California State University - Northridge 172 Students
Cal Poly 160 Students
University of California - Davis 143 Students
University of California - Irvine 135 Students
University of California - Berkeley 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 101 Students
Business 82 Students
Biology 71 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Criminology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 287 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/28/2024
I enjoyed the diversity at the school as well as the quality of education I received. However there were lots of issues with troubled teens.
3.0 Senior
5/5/2024
I had a good experience with this school as it has provided me with different opportunities to grow with AP classes and different clubs that were suited to me. The school has been lacking in the Science Department, but as of now it seems that the level of knowledge and experience the newly hired teachers have are fantastic and are what students need to excel in school.
4.0 Senior
10/14/2023
Buena high school is overall just another basic school that people go to, its not perfect but neither is it hell. I think that Buena high school is one of does schools that its not much special but its still a decent school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/26/2024
This school has really gone down hill. Please stop filtering reviews to only raise the scores. If you let your child into this poorly governed school I feel bad for your child
5.0 parent
5/31/2014
Good school overall. History program-mostly leftist teachers who twist history-minimize the United States. Especially true of AP History. Example essay question to students applying to AP History ...Why do you think Barak Obama is one of our best Presidents? One teacher unplugs school PA system duri...
4.0 parent
10/2/2013
My husband attended Buena back in the day. My twin sons are now juniors there, and I can say I am well pleased. One of my sons has special needs and they've been addressed promptly and thoroughly. The administration is strong, the teachers are above average to superior. Everyone on the staff is eage...
5.0 other
6/26/2013
Alumni 1978 awesome school in my day, so many memories and if i remember my school history.. Kevin Costner went here

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Buena High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ventura, CA and is served by the Ventura Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,685 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Buena High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $1,030,915. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Camino High School, Foothill Technology High School, Pacific High School, and more. Learn more about what Ventura has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buena High School.

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