Castle Park High School is a four-year public high school in Chula Vista, California, United States. Established in 1963, the school serves grades 9–12. It has approximately 1,500 students, those of which are primarily from low to middle-income families.
Serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12, Castle Park Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Castle Park Senior High serves the west part of the Chula Vista, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Castle Park Senior High School's student population of 1,363 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Campus Size
46 acres
School Motto
Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
Castle Park Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Park Senior High School is 0.24, 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
#6793 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Park Senior High School's ranking?
Castle Park Senior High School is ranked #6793 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Castle Park Senior High School often compared to?
Castle Park Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chula Vista Senior High School, Mar Vista Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Castle Park Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Castle Park Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Castle Park Senior High School?
1,363 students attend Castle Park Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Castle Park Senior High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castle Park Senior High School?
Castle Park Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castle Park Senior High School offer ?
Castle Park Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Castle Park Senior High School part of?
Castle Park Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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