For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 609 students in Carpinteria, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Carpinteria, CA is Carpinteria Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carpinteria, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carpinteria have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Carpinteria, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carpinteria Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carpinteria, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carpinteria Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Carpinteria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Foothill Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5241 Eighth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Grades: 1-6
| 260 students
Rincon High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carpinteria, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Carpinteria, CA include Carpinteria Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carpinteria?
1 public high schools are located in Carpinteria.
What is the racial composition of students in Carpinteria?
Carpinteria public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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