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1401 Maricopa Highway, Ojai, CA 93023-3132
Summary
Nordhoff High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 28.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 245/1,596 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 567/1,596 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 576 |
| Low-Income Students | 293 (50.9%) |
| English Learners | 26 (4.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 11.9 points from last year and fell 3.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.7 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
73.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 11%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
28.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 3.1 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Nordhoff High rank in California?
Nordhoff High ranks No. 245 of 1,596 in reading and No. 567 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Nordhoff High compare with other schools in Ventura County?
Nordhoff High is No. 8 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 26 9–12 schools in Ventura County with 2026 results.
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