Summary
Ventura Unified is losing about 300 students a year — roughly $3.6 million annually — and its closure advisory committee starts meeting March 19. Any closure wouldn't take effect until the 2027-28 school year, and the superintendent credited the city's housing policy for informing enrollment projections.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The district loses roughly $3.6 million per year in state funding at current enrollment decline rates.
Families who engage in the advisory process can shape which schools are considered and how students are merged into receiving schools.
Students, families, and staff at any school ultimately selected for closure face disruption and relocation.
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City Council Meeting - Mar 4, 2026
Ventura Unified is losing about 300 students a year — roughly $3.6 million annually — and its closure advisory committee starts meeting March 19. Any closure wouldn't take effect until the 2027-28 school year, and the superintendent credited the city's housing policy for informing enrollment projections.
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