High Schools in Carpinteria Unified

The Carpinteria Unified school district in California is home to a single high school, Carpinteria Senior High. While the school boasts a relatively high graduation rate of 93.9%, its overall academic performance appears to be below average compared to other California high schools.

Carpinteria Senior High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state average, with the school scoring significantly lower in Science (17.97% proficient or better) compared to the state average (32.08%). Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 745 out of 2,123 California high schools in 2021-2022 to 1,155 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024.

The high percentage of students (70.29%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Carpinteria Senior High suggests that the school may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement. While the school's graduation rate is commendable, the overall academic performance and declining statewide ranking indicate that there is room for improvement in addressing the school's underperformance in key areas, such as science proficiency and chronic absenteeism.