Buena High School is part of the Ventura Unified School District and serves most of the eastern portion of Ventura, California. The school has an enrollment of 2,312 students.Girls BasketballBuena High School girls basketball team is the most successful team in both wins and winning percentage in California History. Joe Vaughan created a basketball culture in the city of Ventura leading Buena to a record of 765-112 during his tenure at Buena, most in California along with best winning percentage. Vaughan led the Buena girls program has 2 California State Titles, and 14 CIF Championship appearances. Vaughan has accumulated numerous individual coaching awards along the way including State Coach of the Year. Buena and its rivalry with cross town rival Ventura is one of the most watched girls game every year as these two teams represent some of the best in the area. Buena has won 34 Channel League titles in 40 years. Buena has produced 2 Parade All Americans, Kelly Greathouse and Courtney Young, along with one McDonald's All American, Courtney LaVere. Teresa Palmisano 12 years professional Euro Cup Finalits, Cleveland Rockers. Buena girls have 8 undefeated regular seasons, most in California. Buena is currently coached by David Guenther, who has one CIF Finals appearance and two State tournament appearances.Music DepartmentBuena Music Department Home Page"Pride of the Gold Coast" The "Pride of the Gold Coast" marching band performs routinely at home games as well as participating in several of the area's marching band competitions. Being the only high school in the city of Ventura to offer a marching band, the group makes an appearance in the city's two major parades; the Ventura County Fair Parade and St. Patrick's Day Parade.
