Serving 1,708 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 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Paula High School's student population of 1,708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Paula High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6411 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #6411 out of 9,602 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 33% 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 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Paula High School?
1,708 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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