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#7352 of 9,539 schools in CA

Renaissance High

High School · Santa Paula Unified · Santa Paula, CA

A Santa Paula Unified high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

325 North Palm Ave., Santa Paula, CA 93060

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 7% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendStable
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-48.8 pts
Overall Proficiency4% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-28.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$20,620
Chronic Absenteeism53.2%

Students at Renaissance High score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 4% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).

Show all 6 years by subject
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2024
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 7% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Renaissance High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,217/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Paula), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,606

Median home value

$582,900

Median rent

$1,678/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

54.2%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Paula HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–120.2 mi1,659Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Santa Paula Unified

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$20,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Renaissance High is listed in Santa Paula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Renaissance High

Renaissance High is a public high school in Santa Paula, CA, part of Santa Paula Unified, serving approximately 124 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,352 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Renaissance High

What grades does Renaissance High serve?

Renaissance High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Renaissance High?

Renaissance High has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High?

The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Renaissance High rank in CA?

Renaissance High ranks #7,352 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Renaissance High's MySchoolScout rating?

Renaissance High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Renaissance High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance High has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Renaissance High a charter school?

No, Renaissance High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Renaissance High a Title I school?

No, Renaissance High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance High?

75.8% of students at Renaissance High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.2%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 93060)
34,640
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
35.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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