Ventura Charter School of Arts & Global Education began in 2006 when the Ventura County Board of Education approved its original petition. In 2011, the School submitted a petition for renewal and was granted another five year term. Ventura Charter School submitted a second petition for renewal in November, 2015. The Ventura County Board of Education renewed VCS in 2016 for a five year term and in February, 2021 for a seven year term.
In May, 2018 VCS underwent a six month strategic planning process. The final plan is listed below.