Ojai Unified
Ojai Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.3/100 — 8.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Nordhoff High at 56/100, where 22.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,690 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 29.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 33.5 | 3 | 12.2% | 27.6% |
| High | 37.9 | 2 | 11.2% | 31.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Ojai Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Ojai Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 37.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +3.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 36.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 29.1%, 11.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Nordhoff High leads the district at 56 with 22.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Ojai Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Ojai Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Ojai Unified spends $13,690 per student in current expenditures — $1,125 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (3)
Ojai Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.5 — 10.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +3.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Mira Monte Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 14.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mira Monte Elementary Ojai Unified On the Rise | 41 | 14.5% | 39.8% | +4.6pp | 18.0% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Topa Topa Elementary Ojai Unified Building Momentum | 39 | 13.1% | 37.2% | +2.1pp | 15.6% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Summit Ojai Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 9.1% | 22.7% | — | 49.2% | 1.0% |
High Schools (2)
Ojai Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.9 — 9.6 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Nordhoff High with a Scope Score of 56 and 22.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordhoff High Ojai Unified Building Momentum | 56 | 22.4% | 43.4% | 20.5% | 1.5% |
| 2 | Legacy High Ojai Unified Building Momentum | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 42.2% | 3.5% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ojai Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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