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The Buena Way
Vision Statement
The Buena High School community empowers all students to achieve their full potential in a safe and academically-engaging environment. We inspire our students to be responsible and productive citizens in an evolving global society.
Buena High School WASC Accreditation
BHS Mission Statement
The Buena High School community will realize its vision through its commitment to:
- Motivate learning through a challenging and engaging curriculum.
- Stimulate intellectual curiosity and life-long learning.
- Foster responsibility and personal growth with a focus on Social Emotional Learning.
- Guide all students to successfully pursue their career paths.
- Inspire creativity and artistic expression.
- Establish a climate of respect for the unique qualities and diverse backgrounds of all students.
BHS Schoolwide Learner Outcomes
Our students will be:
- Beneficial to the community
- Understandingand respectful of diversity
- Life-long learners
- Leaders in their fields
- Dedicated to wellness and self-advocacy
- Occupation and technology-oriented
- Guided by integrity and critical thinking
- Skilled communicators
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Buena High School, 5670 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003, USA
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School News
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Buena High School's morning announcement videos and special content.
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The Ventura Unified School District Board of Education recently took action at a Special Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, regarding three surplus properties: the Jewett Estate, Avenue School site, and Washington School site. Read more.
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The Ventura Unified School District is proud to introduce Sydney Traub as Co-Chair of the School Closures Advisory Committee.
Sydney is a 9th grader at Foothill Technology High School and previously attended Montalvo Arts Academy and Anacapa Middle School. Read More.
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We are pleased to introduce the Chair of the School Closures Advisory Committee, Mrs. Peggy Maryanski, who brings a deep commitment to public education and decades of experience serving students and the Ventura community.
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The first two schools are taken off the list for consideration. The committee goes over purpose, responsibilities, and process. Read more.
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VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMED A 2026 CALIFORNIA MODEL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD PROGRAM
“This recognition truly belongs to our school staff, students and their families, the School Attendance Review Board, and our Ventura Unified SARB Chairperson, Vicky Yasenchok,” said Maria Elizarraras, Director of Student Support Services. “Addressing attendance barriers requires collaboration, dedication, and a shared commitment to student success. We are dedicated to fostering strong attendance while partnering closely with families to understand students’ challenges and provide the support they need to thrive.”