Balboa Middle vs Foothill Technology High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Middle
Ventura · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students
Foothill Technology High
Ventura · Public high · Grades 9–12
951 students
| Measure | Balboa Middle Ventura, California | Foothill Technology High Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #482 of 1,334 | #129 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8662 of 15,369 | #3603 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 845 | 951 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 66% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Technology High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 45.2).
- •Foothill Technology High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Foothill Technology High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 53%).
- •Foothill Technology High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 58.8%).
- •Balboa Middle does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 27.2).
- •Foothill Technology High is the larger school with 951 students compared with 845.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balboa Middle better than Foothill Technology High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Technology High ranks higher (68.8 vs 45.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balboa Middle and Foothill Technology High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Middle: 845. Foothill Technology High: 951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Middle and Foothill Technology High rank in California?
Balboa Middle is 482nd of 1,334 and Foothill Technology High is 129th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).