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Cate School
High School
1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Cate School
High School in Carpinteria · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cate School
Cate School is a private high school in Carpinteria, CA. Cate School serves approximately 306 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 3:1 students to teachers, Cate School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Cate School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Cate School compares to the 5 public schools in Carpinteria, CA
All Schools in Carpinteria
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cate School (this school) | — |
| Carpinteria Family | 8.5 |
| Canalino Elementary | 7.6 |
| Carpinteria Middle | 8.1 |
| Carpinteria Senior High | 7.0 |
| Aliso Elementary | 5.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 306 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Address
- 1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013
- Phone
- (805) 684-4127
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cate School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CATE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away). Additionally, Carpinteria Senior High (rated 7.0/10, 2.2 miles away). For more schools in Carpinteria, see our Carpinteria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CATE SCHOOL Carpinteria | 0.2 mi | 8.2 |
| THE HOWARD SCHOOL Carpinteria | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Carpinteria Family Carpinteria | 2.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Canalino Elementary Carpinteria | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Carpinteria Middle Carpinteria | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Carpinteria Senior High Carpinteria | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Aliso Elementary Carpinteria | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Summerland Elementary Summerland | 6.8 mi | 8.2 |
| CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 8.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Crane Country Day School Santa Barbara | 8.1 mi | — |
| Montecito Union Santa Barbara | 8.9 mi | 9.5 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF OJAI Ojai | 9.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Sunset Elementary Oak View | 10.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Cold Spring Elementary Santa Barbara | 10.7 mi | 9.8 |
| Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara | 11.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Valley Oak Charter Ojai | 11.5 mi | 2.0 |
| SUNRISE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 11.4 mi | — |
| Franklin Elementary Santa Barbara | 11.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Adelante Charter Santa Barbara | 11.5 mi | 8.8 |
| OAK GROVE SCHOOL Ojai | 11.6 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,633
Median Home Value
$1,074,600
Median Rent
$2,331/mo
Population
16,348
College Educated
46.2%
Homeownership
59.6%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
45.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cate School
What grades does Cate School serve?
Cate School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cate School?
Cate School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cate School is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Cate School a private school?
Yes, Cate School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 684-4127
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