Santa Paula High

Summary:

Santa Paula High is a public high school serving 1,708 students in grades 9-12 in Santa Paula, California, which is part of the Santa Paula Unified School District.

While Santa Paula High has maintained relatively high graduation rates, ranging from 90.1% to 95.4% over the past five years, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.1% in 2017-2018 to 27.0% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools like Buena High and Fillmore Senior High. For example, in 2023-2024, only 47.96% of 11th-grade students at Santa Paula High were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.73% statewide, and the proficiency rate for 11th-grade students in Mathematics was just 15.66%, compared to 27.9% statewide.

Despite these challenges, Santa Paula High appears to be relatively successful in supporting certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who perform better than the state average. However, the school struggles with lower performance among White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. These academic and demographic factors, combined with the school's declining statewide ranking and comparison to nearby schools, suggest that addressing areas of concern, such as improving test scores and reducing chronic absenteeism, could be crucial for the school's long-term success and the academic achievement of its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 404 North Sixth St.
       Santa Paula, CA  93060-2008


(805) 525-4400

District: Santa Paula Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1178th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,080 Help


Feeder schools for Santa Paula High:

Elementary:    Barbara Webster Elementary
    Blanchard Elementary
    Glen City Elementary
    Grace Thille Elementary
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Middle:    Isbell Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  1,708

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.4%
White:
2.6%
Asian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details Santa Paula High ranks worse than 50.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.33. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Santa Paula High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.4%), White (2.6%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Paula High is 23.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Paula High is $10,080.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santa Paula High:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Paula High 1178th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Santa Paula High in the ranking list.)

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Santa Paula Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Paula Unified 1211th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santa Paula High

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Rank History for all students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 51.52 952nd 1994 52.3%
2016 47.00 1067th 2039 47.7%
2017 60.79 776th 2021 61.6%
2018 48.61 1038th 2017 48.5%
2019 58.75 774th 2133 63.7%
2022 38.96 1207th 2123 43.1%
2023 37.40 1219th 2348 48.1%
2024 38.33 1178th 2323 49.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.58 620th 938 33.9%
2019 37.87 510th 941 45.8%
2022 55.18 257th 1044 75.4%
2023 34.39 632nd 1323 52.2%
2024 52.70 215th 1350 84.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.82 1213th 1547 21.6%
2024 27.37 1076th 1534 29.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.12 867th 1862 53.4%
2019 61.99 623rd 1937 67.8%
2022 46.99 920th 1943 52.7%
2023 42.43 1079th 2247 52.0%
2024 38.39 1187th 2235 46.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.03 180th 290 37.9%
2023 35.29 256th 417 38.6%
2024 47.39 234th 451 48.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.31 989th 1760 43.8%
2019 54.49 746th 1833 59.3%
2022 32.39 1216th 1858 34.6%
2023 39.86 1079th 2118 49.1%
2024 40.60 1068th 2098 49.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.43 694th 1052 34.0%
2019 30.68 756th 1117 32.3%
2022 33.21 728th 1161 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.91 1006th 1834 45.1%
2019 57.09 716th 1880 61.9%
2022 41.50 1010th 1916 47.3%
2023 33.14 1251st 2207 43.3%
2024 33.72 1221st 2172 43.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.78 737th 1742 57.7%
2019 68.84 455th 1814 74.9%
2022 49.24 847th 1861 54.5%
2023 43.10 1029th 2142 52.0%
2024 46.06 941st 2125 55.7%
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Rank History for White students at Santa Paula High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.86 699th 1173 40.4%
2019 68.41 357th 1222 70.8%
2023 85.64 111th 1434 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Santa Paula High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 86 5 6 1441 0 2 2 0 1542
2015 70 5 3 1462 0 0 1 0 1541
2016 69 2 3 1510 0 2 2 0 1588
2017 56 1 5 1469 0 1 2 0 1534
2018 61 1 4 1511 0 1 5 0 1583
2019 65 1 4 1609 0 1 4 0 1684
2020 66 1 4 1593 0 1 5 0 1670
2021 70 2 4 1666 2 2 3 0 1749
2022 45 1 5 1705 1 2 3 1 1763
2023 45 2 7 1646 0 2 5 1 1708

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santa Paula High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 1542 58.6 26.3 76.2
2015 1541 62.0 24.8 76.7
2016 1588 65.0 24.4 76.6
2017 1534 64.6 23.7 74.6
2018 1583 67.3 23.5 84.3
2019 1684 67.9 24.7 82.3
2020 1670 n/a n/a 77.4
2021 1749 71.7 24.3 80
2022 1763 74.8 23.5 82.1
2023 1708 72.0 23.7 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Santa Paula High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 1542 58.6 26.3 76.2
2015 1541 62.0 24.8 76.7
2016 1588 65.0 24.4 76.6
2017 1534 64.6 23.7 74.6
2018 1583 67.3 23.5 84.3
2019 1684 67.9 24.7 82.3
2020 1670 n/a n/a 77.4
2021 1749 71.7 24.3 80
2022 1763 74.8 23.5 82.1
2023 1708 72.0 23.7 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Paula High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,080

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Paula High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 774th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1219th of 2348 High schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Paula High)57.844.8
 13%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Paula Unified)5340.8
 12.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Santa Paula High)29.415.5
 13.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Santa Paula Unified)26.514
 12.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Santa Paula High)3118.1
 12.8%
   11th Grade Science (Santa Paula Unified)28.216.3
 11.9%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Santa Paula High)16.77.7
 9%
   12th Grade Science (Santa Paula Unified)11.13.5
 7.7%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16841708
 1.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic16091646
 2.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White6545
 30.8%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%63.7%
 18.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Paula High

Students at Santa Paula High are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

Santa Paula High ranks 1178th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Santa Paula High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barbara Webster Elementary
Elementary : Blanchard Elementary
Elementary : Glen City Elementary
Elementary : Grace Thille Elementary
Elementary : McKevett Elementary
Elementary : Thelma Bedell Elementary
Middle : Isbell Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,708 students attended Santa Paula High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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