For the 2026 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 27% (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 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carpinteria Senior High School, with 90-94% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carpinteria Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Carpinteria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foothill Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12
5241 Eighth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4153
Gr: 1-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rincon High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12
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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