Serving 1,494 students in grades 9-12, Santa Paula 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Paula High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Santa Paula, CA, covering approximately 29 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Paula High School's student population of 1,494 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,494 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1891
School Rankings
Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula High School is 0.08, 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
#6576 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Joe Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Paula High School's ranking?
Santa Paula High School is ranked #6576 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Paula High School often compared to?
Santa Paula High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Paula High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Paula High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Santa Paula High School?
1,494 students attend Santa Paula High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Santa Paula High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Paula High School?
Santa Paula High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Paula High School offer ?
Santa Paula High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Paula High School part of?
Santa Paula High School is part of Santa Paula Unified School District.
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