Serving 653 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- 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 653 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
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 #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 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?
653 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 Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 22:1.
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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