Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Carpinteria Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carpinteria Senior High serves the southwest part of Carpinteria, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 26 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carpinteria Senior High School's student population of 593 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carpinteria Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpinteria Senior High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3828 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpinteria Senior High School's ranking?
Carpinteria Senior High School is ranked #3828 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carpinteria Senior High School often compared to?
Carpinteria Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Barbara Senior High School, Dos Pueblos Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carpinteria Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Carpinteria Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Carpinteria Senior High School?
593 students attend Carpinteria Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Carpinteria Senior High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpinteria Senior High School?
Carpinteria Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carpinteria Senior High School offer ?
Carpinteria Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carpinteria Senior High School part of?
Carpinteria Senior High School is part of Carpinteria Unified School District.
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