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Cuyama Valley High School vs. Carpinteria Senior High School

Should you attend Cuyama Valley High School or Carpinteria Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cuyama Valley High School
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Carpinteria Senior High School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Cuyama Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Carpinteria Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Cuyama Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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).
Serving 609 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
63 students
609 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cuyama Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carpinteria Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cuyama Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carpinteria Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cuyama Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carpinteria Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cuyama Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carpinteria Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carpinteria Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2492 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#4328 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cuyama Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carpinteria Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in CA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cuyama Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carpinteria Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carpinteria Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cuyama Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carpinteria Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carpinteria Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CA)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cuyama Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cuyama Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Carpinteria Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Carpinteria Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cuyama Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carpinteria Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
16
146
Grade 10 Students
16
154
Grade 11 Students
16
152
Grade 12 Students
15
157

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cuyama Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carpinteria Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Carpinteria Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cuyama Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carpinteria Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carpinteria Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
78%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cuyama Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carpinteria Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carpinteria Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cuyama Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carpinteria Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carpinteria Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% White
21%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cuyama Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carpinteria Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carpinteria Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cuyama Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carpinteria Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carpinteria Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cuyama Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carpinteria Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carpinteria Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cuyama Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carpinteria Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carpinteria Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cuyama Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cuyama Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carpinteria Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carpinteria Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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