Very Good
#3032 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Santa Paula High
High School · Santa Paula Unified · Santa Paula, CA
A Santa Paula Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
404 North Sixth St., Santa Paula, CA 93060
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Santa Paula High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Paula 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 124 | Compare → |
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
- #4 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
Santa Paula High is listed in Santa Paula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Paula High
Santa Paula High is a public high school in Santa Paula, CA, part of Santa Paula Unified, serving approximately 1,659 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,032 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Paula High
What grades does Santa Paula High serve?
Santa Paula High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Paula High?
Santa Paula High has an enrollment of approximately 1,659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Paula High?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Paula High is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Paula High rank in CA?
Santa Paula High ranks #3,032 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Paula High's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Paula High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Santa Paula High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Paula High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Santa Paula High a charter school?
No, Santa Paula High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Paula High a Title I school?
No, Santa Paula High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Paula High?
72.6% of students at Santa Paula 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
- 1,659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (805) 525-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93060)
- 34,640
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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