Buena High vs Poinsettia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 716 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena High
Ventura · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,585 students
Poinsettia Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | Buena High Ventura, California | Poinsettia Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,343 | #1228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11660 of 16,910 | #16401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,585 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 1,585 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poinsettia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 37.2).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 60.2%).
- •Buena High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.4).
- •Buena High is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 351.
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 Buena High better than Poinsettia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poinsettia Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 37.2 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 Buena High and Poinsettia Elementary?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena High: 1,585. Poinsettia Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena High and Poinsettia Elementary rank in California?
Buena High is 643rd of 1,343 and Poinsettia Elementary is 1228th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).