De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts vs Ventura High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Ventura · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Ventura High
Ventura · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
| Measure | De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts Ventura, California | Ventura High Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,334 | #522 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10890 of 15,369 | #10347 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 577 | 1,939 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 1,939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ventura High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 34.8).
- •Ventura High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Ventura High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Ventura High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 73.7%).
- •De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.6).
- •Ventura High is the larger school with 1,939 students compared with 577.
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 De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts better than Ventura High?
On the Success Index (US), Ventura High ranks higher (42.5 vs 34.8 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 De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts and Ventura High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts: 577. Ventura High: 1,939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts and Ventura High rank in California?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is 629th of 1,334 and Ventura High is 522nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).