Oxnard Union High, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Oxnard Union High

Oxnard Union High School District enrolls over a dozen high schools and spans a wide geography across Ventura County, serving nearly all grades from early elementary through twelfth in its portfolio of schools, though the high school grades are its primary focus and count for the overwhelming majority of its enrollment. The district covers multiple communities including Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Port Hueneme, and surrounding areas, creating a large, diverse student body.

The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with Asian, white, and other ethnic groups represented at smaller shares. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch counts or English learner counts in available data, so a parent cannot assess those specific demographics without contacting the district directly. The high school enrollment sits at a substantial size, with roughly even distribution across grades nine through twelve.

State assessment data for the district most recently shows proficiency rates that are quite low in mathematics and science, at around a fifth of students meeting proficiency standards in each. English language arts proficiency is higher but still well below majority attainment. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile when compared among Ventura County's districts, a position explained by how the index is calculated rather than reflecting strong absolute performance; the context is that many of the county's districts score even lower. A parent should be direct with the school about what support and intervention systems are in place for students not reaching proficiency, especially in math, and about how the district targets improvement in these areas.

Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern. The district's rate falls in the bottom quartile among county districts, meaning absenteeism is among the highest in the county. This signals either underlying barriers to attendance or engagement challenges the district is working to address; either way, a parent may want to ask the school about its strategies for supporting attendance and what happens when students begin to miss school regularly.

Per-pupil spending in the district is above the county median and in the upper range compared to other districts, suggesting the district has reasonable resources to invest in programs and services. The district operates a middle college high school in partnership with Oxnard College, offering a dual-enrollment pathway for interested students, and has an adult transition program serving other populations. A new comprehensive high school, Del Sol High, opened on the east side of Oxnard in recent years and is adding a grade level each year as it grows, addressing crowding on other campuses and providing a new option for families in that area.

Voters approved Measure E, a general obligation bond, in November 2024 to modernize facilities across the district's twelve high schools. The district states this replaces older expiring bonds and is not expected to raise the current property tax rate, making it a renewal rather than a new tax burden, though it signals the district's intention to invest substantially in facilities upgrades over coming years.

The housing market across the district's service areas is mixed. Camarillo and parts of Oxnard have home values and rents well above state and national medians, placing homeownership out of reach for many families without substantial income. Port Hueneme and several Oxnard zip codes are notably more affordable. Rental costs across the district absorb roughly four-fifths of median household income for renters, well above what is typically considered sustainable. A family considering the district should account for the range in housing costs depending on which community within the district's boundaries they choose.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

16,501

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 83%

Black 1%

White 8%

Asian 5%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

39%

—

Gr 11

39%

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Math

Gr ALL

14%

—

Gr 11

14%

—

Science

Gr ALL

18%

—

Gr 11

19%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

19%

—

Gr UG_SEC

19%

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Schools in this District

12 schools are officially reported under this district.

Adolfo Camarillo High

Oxnard Middle College High

Anacapa Adult Transition Program

Del Sol High

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Social Studies

1 grade reported

80%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.34M

Year-over-year change-0.5%

Range across 16 ZIP codes$630K to $3.2M

vs. state typical1.73x

vs. national typical3.64x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (16 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
93012	Camarillo	$922K	-0.8%	20.6%
93066	Somis	$1.6M	-0.6%	17.9%
90265	Malibu	$3.2M	-1.7%	15.1%
93033	Oxnard	$707K	+0.5%	14.0%
93010	Camarillo	$922K	-0.4%	9.5%
93036	Oxnard	$793K	+0.5%	6.7%
93030	Oxnard	$781K	0.0%	6.1%
93041	Port Hueneme	$630K	+0.3%	2.5%
93035	Oxnard	$908K	-2.0%	2.2%
93021	Moorpark	$945K	+0.7%	1.9%

Showing top 10 of 16 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$5,574/mo

Year-over-year change-0.5%

Range across 13 ZIP codes$2,525 to $17,114/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (13 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
93012	Camarillo	$3,054	+0.2%	20.6%
90265	Malibu	$17,114	-3.1%	15.1%
93033	Oxnard	$2,525	-1.5%	14.0%
93010	Camarillo	$2,836	+2.3%	9.5%
93036	Oxnard	$3,068	-0.1%	6.7%
93030	Oxnard	$2,728	-1.6%	6.1%
93041	Port Hueneme	$2,815	+4.4%	2.5%
93035	Oxnard	$3,091	+0.6%	2.2%
93021	Moorpark	$2,833	-1.0%	1.9%
91320	Thousand Oaks	$3,399	+0.7%	0.7%
93003	Ventura	$2,817	+4.7%	0.1%
93004	Ventura	$2,617	-0.0%	0.1%
93001	Ventura	$3,103	+2.6%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$6,767/mo

Home price / national median income16.0x

Annual rent / national median income79.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,193/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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