Carpinteria Senior High

Summary:

Carpinteria Senior High is a public high school located in Carpinteria, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 653 students. The school is part of the Carpinteria Unified School District, which is ranked 526 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Carpinteria Senior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 478 out of 2,133 California high schools in 2018-2019 to 1,155 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024, the school performs relatively well for its White student population, ranking 290 out of 1,406 California high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating. However, the school struggles with its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations, ranking 1,275 and 898 out of 2,125 and 1,350 California high schools, respectively, and earning 2-star ratings. The school's performance for its Special Education and Disabled student groups is also concerning, ranking in the bottom 25% of California high schools.

Additionally, Carpinteria Senior High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.8% in 2017-2018 to 31.0% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the chronic absenteeism rates of nearby schools like Ventura High (20.1%) and San Marcos Senior High (24.2%). The school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST), is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science lagging behind the state averages.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4810 Foothill Rd.
       Carpinteria, CA  93013-3084


(805) 684-4107

District: Carpinteria Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1155th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,649 Help


Feeder schools for Carpinteria Senior High:

Elementary:    Aliso Elementary
    Canalino Elementary
    Summerland Elementary
Middle:    Carpinteria Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  653

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.8%
White:
20.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Compare Details Carpinteria Senior High ranks better than 50.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.23. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Carpinteria Senior 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 (75.8%), White (20.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carpinteria Senior High is 18.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carpinteria Senior High is $8,649.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carpinteria Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Carpinteria Senior High 1155th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Carpinteria Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Carpinteria Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Carpinteria Unified 526th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carpinteria Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.43 428th 1653 74.1%
2005 65.20 335th 1901 82.4%
2006 49.24 650th 1968 67.0%
2007 48.96 674th 2063 67.3%
2008 53.97 583rd 2117 72.5%
2009 56.36 569th 2238 74.6%
2010 51.98 702nd 2281 69.2%
2011 47.04 864th 2367 63.5%
2012 48.61 833rd 2354 64.6%
2013 50.89 770th 2426 68.3%
2015 59.61 750th 1994 62.4%
2016 71.45 534th 2039 73.8%
2017 75.56 492nd 2021 75.7%
2018 58.26 836th 2017 58.6%
2019 73.71 478th 2133 77.6%
2021 38.69 783rd 1290 39.3%
2022 58.61 745th 2123 64.9%
2023 45.28 988th 2348 57.9%
2024 39.23 1155th 2323 50.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 731st 938 22.1%
2019 50.67 275th 941 70.8%
2021 18.76 467th 467 0.0%
2022 38.61 562nd 1044 46.2%
2023 23.50 1166th 1323 11.9%
2024 28.52 898th 1350 33.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.41 1119th 1547 27.7%
2024 25.44 1154th 1534 24.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 864th 1862 53.6%
2019 74.10 399th 1937 79.4%
2021 41.96 679th 1126 39.7%
2022 52.57 796th 1943 59.0%
2023 43.86 1040th 2247 53.7%
2024 38.51 1184th 2235 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.90 975th 1760 44.6%
2019 64.51 558th 1833 69.6%
2021 43.76 582nd 1054 44.8%
2022 63.14 561st 1858 69.8%
2023 49.74 828th 2118 60.9%
2024 46.92 896th 2098 57.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.73 970th 1052 7.8%
2019 42.35 517th 1117 53.7%
2022 24.47 994th 1161 14.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.04 108th 168 35.7%
2023 12.80 215th 233 7.7%
2024 24.74 188th 234 19.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.68 638th 1834 65.2%
2019 76.39 387th 1880 79.4%
2021 31.49 780th 1122 30.5%
2022 50.35 821st 1916 57.2%
2023 39.41 1065th 2207 51.7%
2024 30.42 1312th 2172 39.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.54 743rd 1742 57.3%
2019 70.13 432nd 1814 76.2%
2022 54.81 729th 1861 60.8%
2023 40.89 1097th 2142 48.8%
2024 34.16 1275th 2125 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Carpinteria Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.87 253rd 1173 78.4%
2019 88.86 90th 1222 92.6%
2022 87.14 111th 1204 90.8%
2023 58.54 468th 1434 67.4%
2024 71.25 290th 1406 79.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Carpinteria Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 474 3 21 238 2 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 456 7 19 249 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1990 448 5 24 280 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1991 399 10 24 286 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1992 380 9 17 288 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 324 9 15 296 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 319 7 9 300 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 345 4 5 353 2 n/a n/a 0 709
1996 345 4 5 353 2 n/a n/a 0 709
1997 351 4 5 362 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1998 366 5 10 392 2 n/a n/a 0 775
1999 388 8 12 394 1 n/a n/a 0 803
2000 358 9 13 429 1 n/a n/a 0 810
2001 359 8 13 454 6 n/a n/a 0 840
2002 352 4 21 480 2 n/a n/a 0 859
2003 352 4 21 480 2 n/a n/a 0 859
2004 348 3 23 459 4 n/a n/a 18 855
2005 334 8 27 484 7 n/a n/a 1 861
2006 313 8 26 485 5 n/a n/a 1 838
2007 290 6 24 518 5 n/a n/a 2 845
2008 272 6 23 507 2 n/a n/a 0 810
2009 237 4 21 506 2 4 9 0 783
2010 198 7 14 495 1 3 3 0 721
2011 182 6 19 486 0 2 3 0 698
2012 160 7 25 499 1 2 4 0 698
2013 158 9 20 480 1 2 6 0 676
2014 154 8 16 482 1 1 2 0 664
2015 146 6 15 476 1 0 4 0 648
2016 136 7 15 479 3 1 7 0 648
2017 140 4 14 465 4 1 8 0 636
2018 147 3 15 434 2 1 10 0 612
2019 136 1 12 450 0 1 10 0 610
2020 142 0 14 453 2 1 4 0 616
2021 149 0 12 491 2 0 7 1 662
2022 151 1 11 502 3 0 9 1 678
2023 134 1 9 495 3 0 10 1 653

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 Carpinteria Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 33.7 21.8 n/a
1989 732 33.7 21.7 n/a
1990 757 34.8 21.7 n/a
1991 719 34.5 20.8 n/a
1992 694 35.1 19.7 16.7
1993 645 25.6 25.2 27
1994 636 26.5 24.0 28
1995 709 30.5 23.2 23.7
1996 709 30.5 23.2 23.7
1997 722 30.6 23.6 23
1998 775 35.0 22.1 25.5
1999 803 37.6 21.4 32.9
2000 810 39.5 20.5 30
2001 840 40.8 20.6 28.6
2002 859 39.6 21.7 29.5
2003 859 39.6 21.7 29.5
2004 855 37.4 22.9 35.2
2005 861 38.4 22.4 38.3
2006 838 39.4 21.3 37.8
2007 845 37.0 22.8 44.5
2008 810 44.0 18.4 45.1
2009 783 37.6 18.0 52.7
2010 721 34.6 20.8 58.8
2011 698 n/a n/a 53
2012 698 32.0 21.8 55.7
2013 676 31.7 21.2 57
2014 664 32.2 20.6 55.3
2015 648 33.0 19.6 56.9
2016 648 33.0 19.6 59.6
2017 636 33.0 19.2 55.8
2018 612 33.6 18.2 55.9
2019 610 33.6 18.1 55.4
2020 616 n/a n/a 54.1
2021 662 34.8 19.0 70.1
2022 678 37.0 18.3 68
2023 653 35.8 18.2 70.3

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 Carpinteria Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 33.7 21.8 n/a
1989 732 33.7 21.7 n/a
1990 757 34.8 21.7 n/a
1991 719 34.5 20.8 n/a
1992 694 35.1 19.7 16.7
1993 645 25.6 25.2 27
1994 636 26.5 24.0 28
1995 709 30.5 23.2 23.7
1996 709 30.5 23.2 23.7
1997 722 30.6 23.6 23
1998 775 35.0 22.1 25.5
1999 803 37.6 21.4 32.9
2000 810 39.5 20.5 30
2001 840 40.8 20.6 28.6
2002 859 39.6 21.7 29.5
2003 859 39.6 21.7 29.5
2004 855 37.4 22.9 35.2
2005 861 38.4 22.4 38.3
2006 838 39.4 21.3 37.8
2007 845 37.0 22.8 44.5
2008 810 44.0 18.4 45.1
2009 783 37.6 18.0 52.7
2010 721 34.6 20.8 58.8
2011 698 n/a n/a 53
2012 698 32.0 21.8 55.7
2013 676 31.7 21.2 57
2014 664 32.2 20.6 55.3
2015 648 33.0 19.6 56.9
2016 648 33.0 19.6 59.6
2017 636 33.0 19.2 55.8
2018 612 33.6 18.2 55.9
2019 610 33.6 18.1 55.4
2020 616 n/a n/a 54.1
2021 662 34.8 19.0 70.1
2022 678 37.0 18.3 68
2023 653 35.8 18.2 70.3

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 Carpinteria Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,649

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carpinteria Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 478th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 988th of 2348 High schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Senior High)60.738.7
 22.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Unified)55.838.7
 17.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Senior High)44.227.3
 16.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Unified)40.927.3
 13.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Carpinteria Senior High)4024.7
 15.3%
   11th Grade Science (Carpinteria Unified)36.524.7
 11.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Carpinteria Senior High)24.827
 2.2%
   12th Grade Science (Carpinteria Unified)22.927
 4.1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students610653
 7%
African American11
American Indian03
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic450495
 10%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White136134
 1.5%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.4%70.3%
 14.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carpinteria Senior High

Carpinteria Senior High ranks 1155th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Carpinteria Senior High are 76% Hispanic, 21% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 653 students attended Carpinteria Senior High.

Carpinteria Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aliso Elementary
Elementary : Canalino Elementary
Elementary : Summerland Elementary
Middle : Carpinteria Middle


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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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