In This Article
- What Makes Conejo Valley High Schools So Special?
- Which Conejo Valley High School Ranks Highest?
- What Are the Specific Test Scores and Graduation Rates for Each School?
- How Much Do Homes Cost Near Each High School?
- Which Neighborhoods Feed Into Each School?
- Frequently Asked Questions About Conejo Valley High Schools
Families comparing Conejo Valley high schools are looking at some of the stronger public schools in California, and the differences between them matter when you are choosing a neighborhood. Among the comprehensive high schools, Westlake High stands out as the top performer, holding a 5-star rating and the highest graduation rate (97.5%), while Newbury Park High is the largest and also ranks well. With the average home value in Thousand Oaks at $994,477 as of 2025 and homes near the top schools carrying a premium, school boundaries are worth understanding before you buy.
Oak Park High ranks highest among Conejo Valley area schools, placing in California's top 5% (#325 of 9,523). Within Conejo Valley Unified School District, Westlake High leads with a 97.5% graduation rate, 73% reading and 46% math proficiency, ranking in the top 20% statewide, followed by Newbury Park High at 96% graduation and top 30% ranking.
Key Takeaways
- Westlake High School has a 97.5% to 99% graduation rate and a 5 star rating, the highest among Conejo Valley Unified School District high schools.
- Oak Park High School ranks in the top 5% of California public schools statewide, but it belongs to Oak Park Unified School District, not CVUSD.
- Newbury Park High School enrolls 2,080 students with a 96% graduation rate, a 1.6% dropout rate, and a 22 to 1 student teacher ratio.
- Thousand Oaks homes had a median sale price near $1.0 million in early 2026, down 16.3% year over year, with typical 38 day market times.
- Conejo Valley Unified School District ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide, with math proficiency at 54% versus California's 34% average.
What Makes Conejo Valley High Schools So Special?
Conejo Valley Unified School District is ranked #213 out of 1,908 school districts in California, placing it in the top 20% statewide. Public Schools in Conejo Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and a reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Experienced teaching staff, strong college preparation programs, and a community with the resources to support both go a long way toward explaining those numbers. The district runs four high schools (grades 9-12) in the Thousand Oaks area: three comprehensive schools and one continuation school. Local fixtures like Mastro's Steakhouse on Thousand Oaks Boulevard and The Stonehaus in Westlake Village say something about the area's income levels, and affluent communities tend to produce strong school outcomes.
Which Conejo Valley High School Ranks Highest?
Oak Park High School is ranked #325 out of 9,523 schools in California, which puts it in the top 5% of public schools statewide and makes it the clear leader in the area. However, Oak Park High operates in the separate Oak Park Unified School District, not CVUSD. Within Conejo Valley Unified School District specifically, the rankings are:
| School | Graduation Rate | Math Proficiency | Reading Proficiency | State Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High | 97.5% | 46% | 73% | Top 20% |
| Newbury Park High | 96% | 50% | 58% | Top 30% |
| Thousand Oaks High | Data pending | Data pending | Data pending | Below top 30% |
Oak Park High has high graduation rates, strong college readiness programs, and a reputation for the strongest academics among the five local high schools, though attendance is essentially limited to Oak Park residents.
Source: SchoolDigger, PublicSchoolReview.com, March 2026
What Are the Specific Test Scores and Graduation Rates for Each School?
Oak Park High's 11th-grade students scored exceptionally high on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 89.84% proficient or better in ELA and 72.64% in math. Westlake High students show strong proficiency in English (73% to 76.5% depending on the rating source) and Science (52.56%), and the school has posted notable gains with specific student subgroups. Westlake's graduation rate is reported between 97.5% and 99% depending on the source and year, well above the California average of 87%. Newbury Park High School serves 2,080 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. Its 96% four-year graduation rate and 1.6% dropout rate both beat state and district norms. All three maintain graduation rates above the state average and share a common challenge of math proficiency scores lagging significantly behind their strong English scores. The district's continuation school, Conejo Valley High (Continuation), serves a much smaller, at-risk population with vastly higher per-student funding but faces significant hurdles, evidenced by high chronic absenteeism and low test scores.
How Much Do Homes Cost Near Each High School?
Home prices vary quite a bit with school boundaries and neighborhood. Data sources differ on Thousand Oaks figures, which is normal: one puts the median sale price at $1.0M in early 2026, down 16.3% year over year, while another shows an average home value of $994,477 as of 2025, down 1.1%, with homes going pending in around 10 days. Homes inside the Westlake High boundary tend to command a premium, and the school's ranking is a big part of that. Areas feeding into Westlake High, including North Ranch and the Westlake Village neighborhoods near The Stonehaus, typically see higher values than Thousand Oaks as a whole. Another source shows Thousand Oaks homes selling for a median $992,000 in February 2026, with 38 days on market in early 2026 versus 37 days the prior year (the gap between that and the 10 day pending figure above comes down to how each source measures time on market). Homes in the Oak Park High boundary often move quickly too, though inventory varies over time. Families targeting the top-ranked schools should expect to pay a premium over district averages; how much depends on the neighborhood and the year.
Which Neighborhoods Feed Into Each School?
School boundaries matter more than most buyers expect. Westlake Village is split by the Los Angeles County/Ventura County line. On the LA County side, elementary and middle schools feed into LVUSD and the high school is Agoura High. On the Ventura County side, everything feeds into CVUSD and the high school is Westlake High. Here is the part that confuses people: Westlake High School, often considered the best overall high school in the area, is in CVUSD, not LVUSD. If your priority is Westlake High, you want the Ventura County side of Westlake Village. Westlake High's feeder schools are Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersion, Lang Ranch Elementary, Westlake Elementary, Westlake Hills Elementary, and Colina Middle School. In broad strokes, the neighborhoods feeding each high school are: Westlake High School: Lang Ranch, Westlake Village (Ventura County side), and parts of North Ranch. Newbury Park High School: most of Newbury Park and nearby parts of Thousand Oaks. Thousand Oaks High School: central and western Thousand Oaks. Oak Park High School: Oak Park only. You can apply for an open enrollment transfer, but space is not guaranteed. Two things have to happen: Your assigned school has to let you out, and your desired school has to let you in. It's usually best to buy within the boundary you want.
Frequently Asked Questions About Conejo Valley High Schools
Which Conejo Valley high school is hardest to get into?
Oak Park High is the hardest to access, since it serves Oak Park residents and transfer spots are rare. Within CVUSD, Westlake High is the toughest because of limited housing inside its boundary and the prices that housing commands.
Do private schools outperform these public schools?
Local private schools like Oaks Christian charge substantial tuition but don't necessarily outperform Westlake High or Oak Park High academically. The top public schools offer comparable AP programs, college counseling, and graduation rates at no tuition cost.
How do I verify current school boundaries before buying?
Boundaries can change from year to year. Contact the district (CVUSD, OPUSD, or LVUSD) directly with the exact address. Your agent should check boundaries as part of the process, but get final confirmation from the district enrollment office before you close.
Are there any charter school alternatives in the area?
Yes, the Conejo Valley offers several charter options including MATES, Bridges, River Oaks Academy, and Compass. Each takes a different approach to teaching and classroom structure, so they're worth a look if the traditional model isn't the right fit.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Thousand Oaks?
Davis Bartels and DB Real Estate Group have closed more than 500 transactions across the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas since 2009. If school boundaries are shaping your search or your sale, happy to talk it through whenever it's useful.
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