Carpinteria High School is a high school located in Carpinteria, California. Located adjacent to the foothills on the edge of the Carpinteria Valley, it is the only public high school in Carpinteria and serves a student body of approximately 600 students in grades 9-12.
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpinteria Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Carpinteria Senior High School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Carpinteria Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpinteria Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#4328 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpinteria Senior High School's ranking?
Carpinteria Senior High School is ranked #4328 out of 9,602 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 Dos Pueblos Senior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carpinteria Senior High School?
609 students attend Carpinteria Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Carpinteria Senior High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 17:1, 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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