Santa Paula High

www.santapaulausd.org

1,708 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Santa Paula High School, located at 404 N. Sixth St. in Santa Paula, California, is the primary secondary educational institution serving the Santa Paula Unified School District. As a historic fixture in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular activities, athletics, and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways that align with modern industry demands.

Beyond its academic offerings, Santa Paula High School serves as a central hub for community engagement and school spirit. The institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports student success through a variety of resources, including counseling services, academic support programs, and diverse student organizations. By leveraging its connection to the broader Santa Paula Unified School District, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

1,708

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Paula High
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	1,646
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,646 (96.4 %)
White
45 (2.6 %)
Asian
7 (0.4 %)
Two or More
5 (0.3 %)
Black
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Santa Paula Unified
Phone:	(805)525-4400
Website:	http://www.santapaulausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	147

* 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 9 425

Grade 10 441

Grade 11 465

Grade 12 377