Carpinteria Senior High

Carpinteria Unified
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
653 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Carpinteria Senior High School, located in the coastal community of Carpinteria, California, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Carpinteria Unified School District. Situated along the foothills, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9–12. The institution is known for fostering a close-knit campus culture that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic preparation and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs designed to enhance the overall high school experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Carpinteria Senior High is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the town's unique blend of agricultural history and coastal character. The school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to four-year universities, community colleges, or vocational career paths. By leveraging its scenic location and small-town atmosphere, the school aims to provide a supportive, personalized learning environment that encourages civic responsibility and long-term personal growth for all its graduates.
653
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    495 (75.9 %)
  • White
    134 (20.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Carpinteria Unified
Phone: (805)684-4107
Website: http://www.cusd.net/chs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 303
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 84

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 155
Grade 10 162
Grade 11 171
Grade 12 165
Gender Ratio