For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,783 students in Santa Paula, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Paula, CA are Santa Paula High School and Renaissance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Paula, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Paula have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Santa Paula, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Renaissance 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 97% 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 Santa Paula, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Paula High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Sixth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,659 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 North Palm Ave.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies
Alternative School
201 South Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Santa Paula, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Paula, CA include Santa Paula High School and Renaissance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Paula?
3 public high schools are located in Santa Paula.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Paula?
Santa Paula public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Paula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Paula include: Renaissance High School vs. Santa Paula High School, Santa Paula High School vs. Renaissance High School
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