Carpinteria Unified School District
- 1400 LINDEN AVE
- CARPINTERIA, CA 93013
- (805) 684-4511
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81.0% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,358 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.5 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,463 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 127 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 6.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 12.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 7.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 16.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 43.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 3.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 2.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 2.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 15.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 17.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 4.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 33.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 2.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 3.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 7.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2009 | 3.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 5.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2009 | 22.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 9.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 15.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 16.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 33.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,463 | 19.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 184 |
| 1st Grade Students | 173 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 175 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 168 |
| 4th Grade Students | 154 |
| 5th Grade Students | 184 |
| 6th Grade Students | 169 |
| 7th Grade Students | 185 |
| 8th Grade Students | 159 |
| 9th Grade Students | 197 |
| 10th Grade Students | 196 |
| 11th Grade Students | 186 |
| 12th Grade Students | 202 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 56 |
| Hispanic | 1,685 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 20 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 545 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,197 |
| Female | 1,135 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 127 | 19.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 69 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 43 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 5 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 29 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 80 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 1 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 46 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $25,705,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $17,634,000 | 68.6% |
| Property Tax | $15,852,000 | 61.7% |
| Other School Systems | $86,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $207,000 | 0.8% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $12,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $274,000 | 1.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $132,000 | 0.5% |
| Interest Earnings | $489,000 | 1.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $582,000 | 2.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $5,678,000 | 22.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $122,000 | 0.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $336,000 | 1.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $454,000 | 1.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $542,000 | 2.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $24,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $9,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch Programs | $66,000 | 0.3% |
| Transportation Programs | $175,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $3,329,000 | 13.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $621,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,393,000 | 9.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $339,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $404,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $537,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $18,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $104,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $676,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Other | $307,000 | 1.2% |
| Direct - Other | $4,000 | 0.02% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $23,892,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $13,994,000 | 58.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $8,858,000 | 37.1% |
| Student Support | $1,253,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,441,000 | 5.6% |
| General Administration Support | $320,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $1,589,000 | 6.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,730,000 | 10.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $365,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Support Services | $1,160,000 | 4.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,040,000 | 4.4% |
| Food Services | $1,040,000 | 4.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 81.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 200 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 15 | 1.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Carpinteria Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 2,463
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 127
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4545 Carpinteria Ave
Carpinteria, CA Public | KG-5 | 395 | 24.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CANALINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1480 Linden Ave
Carpinteria, CA Public | KG-5 | 520 | 20.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CARPINTERIA FAMILY: AN OPEN ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
1480 Linden Ave
Carpinteria, CA Public | KG-12 | 71 | 23.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CARPINTERIA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4810 Foothill Rd
Carpinteria, CA Public | 9-12 | 721 | 20.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CARPINTERIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5351 Carpinteria Ave
Carpinteria, CA Public | 6-8 | 513 | 19.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FOOTHILL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4698 Foothill Rd
Carpinteria, CA Public | 7-12 | 17 | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| RINCON HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
4698 Foothill Rd
Carpinteria, CA Public | 9-12 | 43 | 14.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SUMMERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
135 Valencia Ave
Summerland, CA Public | KG-5 | 52 | 17.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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