Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

Summary:

Carpe Diem High (Continuation) is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Petaluma, California, part of the Petaluma Joint Union High School District. Despite its small size of just 31 students, Carpe Diem High has shown impressive improvements in key metrics, outperforming nearby continuation schools and even the larger district high schools.

Carpe Diem High has seen a remarkable increase in its four-year graduation rates, rising from 69.2% in 2018-2019 to an impressive 100% in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the 92.7% graduation rate at the larger Petaluma High. The school has also experienced a decline in dropout rates, from 8.3% in 2020-2021 to 0% in 2022-2023, much lower than the 5.9% rate at Casa Grande High. While Carpe Diem High still faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, its rates are lower than the 78% seen at the nearby San Antonio High (Continuation).

Academically, Carpe Diem High students have outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy, with 60% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to 61.25% at the Petaluma Joint Union High School District level and 55.41% statewide. However, the school's math proficiency rates are significantly lower, at just 6.67% compared to 32.65% for the district and 27.36% statewide. Carpe Diem High's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 15.5 may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes compared to other continuation schools in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

199 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952-2516

(707) 778-4796

District: Petaluma Joint Union High

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,572

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 31

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.7%

Hispanic:

22.6%

American Indian:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carpe Diem High (Continuation) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carpe Diem High (Continuation) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.7%), Hispanic (22.6%), American Indian (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carpe Diem High (Continuation) is 15.5. 3 high schools in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carpe Diem High (Continuation) employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carpe Diem High (Continuation) is $15,572, which is the 3^rd highest among 4 high schools in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carpe Diem High (Continuation) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Petaluma Joint Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Petaluma Joint Union High 447^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

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Rank History for all students at Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	33.75	837^th	1653	49.4%
2005	8.78	1730^th	1901	9.0%
2006	33.88	1008^th	1968	48.8%
2007	47.96	702^nd	2063	66.0%
2008	25.68	1301^st	2117	38.5%
2009	19.11	1840^th	2238	17.8%
2010	49.61	771^st	2281	66.2%
2011	51.51	751^st	2367	68.3%
2012	29.62	1303^rd	2354	44.6%
2013	28.30	1371^st	2426	43.5%
2016	38.48	1214^th	2039	40.5%
2017	22.08	1480^th	2021	26.8%
2021	49.96	604^th	1290	53.2%
2023	51.78	830^th	2348	64.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.14	495^th	2247	78.0%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	22	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	29
1994	28	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
1995	27	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	30
1996	27	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	30
1997	20	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	26
1998	26	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
1999	27	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
2000	21	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2001	26	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2002	23	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	32
2003	23	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	32
2004	24	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	32
2005	25	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	31
2006	16	1	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	1	27
2007	21	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	1	30
2008	26	n/a	n/a	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	31
2009	27	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	31
2010	23	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	29
2011	19	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	23
2012	12	0	0	9	1	0	1	0	23
2013	16	3	0	7	0	0	0	0	26
2014	17	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	24
2015	14	1	0	5	1	0	1	0	22
2016	16	0	0	9	0	0	3	0	28
2017	16	0	0	10	0	0	2	0	28
2018	18	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	23
2019	18	0	0	8	0	0	1	0	27
2020	18	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	25
2021	17	0	0	15	0	0	0	0	32
2022	19	0	0	10	0	0	1	0	30
2023	21	0	0	7	1	0	1	1	31

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 Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	29	2.0	14.5	6.9
1994	31	2.0	15.5	0
1995	30	3.0	10.0	0
1996	30	3.0	10.0	0
1997	26	3.0	8.7	0
1998	30	3.0	10.0	0
1999	30	2.0	15.0	0
2000	26	2.0	13.0	0
2001	31	2.0	15.5	0
2002	32	2.0	16.0	6.3
2003	32	2.0	16.0	6.3
2004	32	2.2	14.5	9.4
2005	31	2.0	15.5	12.9
2006	27	2.0	13.5	34.6
2007	30	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	31	3.2	9.7	12.9
2009	31	2.7	8.4	22.6
2010	29	2.0	14.5	31
2011	23	n/a	n/a	69.6
2012	23	2.0	11.5	87
2013	26	2.0	13.0	50
2014	24	2.0	12.0	45.8
2015	22	2.0	11.0	68.2
2016	28	2.0	14.0	50
2017	28	2.1	13.1	57.1
2018	23	2.1	10.8	39.1
2019	27	2.0	13.5	51.9
2020	25	n/a	n/a	64
2021	32	2.0	16.0	56.3
2022	30	2.0	15.0	63.3
2023	31	2.0	15.5	61.3

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 Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	29	2.0	14.5	6.9
1994	31	2.0	15.5	0
1995	30	3.0	10.0	0
1996	30	3.0	10.0	0
1997	26	3.0	8.7	0
1998	30	3.0	10.0	0
1999	30	2.0	15.0	0
2000	26	2.0	13.0	0
2001	31	2.0	15.5	0
2002	32	2.0	16.0	6.3
2003	32	2.0	16.0	6.3
2004	32	2.2	14.5	9.4
2005	31	2.0	15.5	12.9
2006	27	2.0	13.5	34.6
2007	30	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	31	3.2	9.7	12.9
2009	31	2.7	8.4	22.6
2010	29	2.0	14.5	31
2011	23	n/a	n/a	69.6
2012	23	2.0	11.5	87
2013	26	2.0	13.0	50
2014	24	2.0	12.0	45.8
2015	22	2.0	11.0	68.2
2016	28	2.0	14.0	50
2017	28	2.1	13.1	57.1
2018	23	2.1	10.8	39.1
2019	27	2.0	13.5	51.9
2020	25	n/a	n/a	64
2021	32	2.0	16.0	56.3
2022	30	2.0	15.0	63.3
2023	31	2.0	15.5	61.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,572

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	27	31	14.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	21	16.7%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.9%	61.3%	9.4%

Schools Near Carpe Diem High (Continuation)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Carpe Diem High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	199 Fair St.	Petaluma	94952	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4796	31	2	15.5	61.3%	21 (67.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (22.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)								$15,572
Petaluma High	Public	9-12	201 Fair St.	Petaluma	94952	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4651	1,220	58	21.2	39.8%	752 (61.6%)	12 (1.0%)	361 (29.6%)	30 (2.5%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	45 (3.7%)	63.2	576^th of 2323 public high schools	75.2%		78.4	359^th of 2348 public high schools	84.7%	217	36.3		36.3	55.8	55.8	28.3	28.3	$7,891
San Antonio High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	500 Vallejo St.	Petaluma	94952	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4758	86	7	13.0	65.1%	31 (36.0%)	1 (1.2%)	48 (55.8%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	9.1	2087^th of 2323 public high schools	10.2%		12.8	1914^th of 2348 public high schools	18.5%	173	0.0		0.0	16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0	$15,920
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)	Public	7-12	540 Vallejo St.	Petaluma	94952	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4794	25	3	7.8	28.0%	17 (68.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)	1 (4.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.2	794^th of 2323 public high schools	65.8%		46.8	947^th of 2348 public high schools	59.7%	153	28.6		26.3	64.7	59.1	17.7	18.2	$11,725
Sonoma Mountain High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	299 Casa Grande Rd.	Petaluma	94954	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4738	23	2	11.5	60.9%	8 (34.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (39.1%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)								(n/a)								$17,425
Casa Grande High	Public	9-12	333 Casa Grande Rd.	Petaluma	94954	Sonoma County	Petaluma Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 778-4677	1,710	77	22.2	44.7%	733 (42.9%)	17 (1.0%)	768 (44.9%)	80 (4.7%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	99 (5.8%)	65	548^th of 2323 public high schools	76.4%		68.8	502^nd of 2348 public high schools	78.6%	46	38.4	15.8	37.3	61.5	61.5	25.7	25.7	$7,467
Credo High	Public, Charter	9-12	1300 Valley House Dr. Ste. 100	Rohnert Park	94928	Sonoma County	Credo High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 664-0600	439	28	15.4	31.9%	298 (67.9%)	2 (0.5%)	65 (14.8%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (11.6%)	91.5	135^th of 2323 public high schools	94.2%		93.4	120^th of 2348 public high schools	94.9%	15		62.7	62.7	75.0	75.0	50.6	50.6
San Marin High	Public	9-12	15 San Marin Dr.	Novato	94945	Marin County	Novato Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 898-2121	1,144	53	21.4	20.0%	614 (53.7%)	13 (1.1%)	342 (29.9%)	91 (8.0%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (6.6%)	79.2	340^th of 2323 public high schools	85.4%		82.3	288^th of 2348 public high schools	87.7%	52		41.4	41.4	65.6	65.6	40.0	40.0	$8,335
Technology High	Public	9-12	550 Bonnie Ave.	Rohnert Park	94928	Sonoma County	Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 792-4825	329	16	20.9	15.8%	199 (60.5%)	6 (1.8%)	58 (17.6%)	31 (9.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.0%)	98.4	21^st of 2323 public high schools	99.1%		99	16^th of 2348 public high schools	99.3%	5	77.8		77.8	96.3	96.3	67.9	67.9	$5,173
El Camino High	Public	9-12	5450 Snyder Ln.	Rohnert Park	94928	Sonoma County	Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 792-4750	60	2	30.0	56.7%	18 (30.0%)	2 (3.3%)	34 (56.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)	17	1755^th of 2323 public high schools	24.5%		10	2062^nd of 2348 public high schools	12.2%	307		6.7	5.3

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Petaluma Joint Union High

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Students at Carpe Diem High (Continuation) are 68% White, 23% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 3% Not Specified.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 31 students attended Carpe Diem High (Continuation).

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