The Ventura Unified School District has directed staff to begin an evidence-based process to evaluate whether any school sites should be considered for closure as early as the 2027-2028 school year.
"We're looking at potentially whether or not the Ventura Unified School District must close schools," said the district's Marieanne Quiroz.
She added that a number of schools are operating below capacity.
"We're seeing fewer students enrolling in our schools. We were hoping post-COVID declines might stabilize. However, with new enrollments continuing to drop about 300 students a year, we're finding that it's time for us to carefully assess our current and projected student population. And it's not unique to Ventura Unified. It's part of a larger regional and statewide trend."
Even if the board approves any recommended closures, no school would close before the 2027-2028 school year.
