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Cate School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
1960 Cate Mesa Rd,
Carpinteria, CA
308
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Sandi Pierce
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$67,290
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.75
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
60
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Full Time Teachers
60
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Part Time Teachers
0
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
720
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Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
50.5%
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Male
49.5%
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White
61.2%
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Asian
17.1%
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Hispanic
10.7%
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Black
8%
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Two or more races
2.7%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best Boarding HS in California
#3
Best Private HS in California
#9
Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
65 Students
University of California - Berkeley
55 Students
New York University
55 Students
Stanford University
54 Students
University of Southern California
52 Students
Brown University
49 Students
Columbia University
46 Students
University of Pennsylvania
44 Students
Yale University
42 Students
University of Chicago
37 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
42 Students
Psychology
37 Students
Computer Science
34 Students
Political Science and Government
31 Students
Economics
30 Students
Biology
25 Students
International Relations
21 Students
Philosophy
20 Students
English
19 Students
History
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/10/2026
I absolutely love Cate. The community in the dorms is unlike anything I have seen. Every student enrolls in after-school sports, and weekend activities are abundant.
12/11/2025
Although no school is perfect, Cate School offers an inclusive, challenging, robust experience, teaching students to exercise independence while building strong relationships with peers and adults. The setting is stunning. Parents are offered opportunities to engage with the school and be involved where and when they can. There is no other school like Cate. 10/10
11/21/2024
Cate is an extraordinary place. It's so much more than an exceptional school with stellar academics and robust sports -- it's a home, a connected community, and a supportive place of growth. My son has truly blossomed here thanks to the faculty and staff. Ms. Salcedo, Deeg (!!!), Drs. Santetos and Moore, M. Pouye, Coach Hansen -- all have been transformative in his life, and we could not be more grateful or pleased. The deep friendships forged here will last a lifetime. The campus is gorgeous, there are shuttles to Santa Barbara and Carp for weekend fun, outings week changed my indoorsy kid into a hiker, dorms are well-kept, and there are tons of opportunities for clubs, music, theater, sports and more. The key to Cate is that, yes, they hold the bar very high like other top boarding schools, but they also provide the tools and support to get there. There is pressure to achieve, but it is not a pressure cooker. We had choices among a few schools, and we are so happy we chose Cate.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/2/2017
Best years of my teenage life. I have developed and become more mature in every way possible. Almost every single teacher on this campus is dedicated to your development, that is if you seek for help. Those who do well are those who acknowledge their weaknesses and are not afraid to seek outside hel...
4/3/2015
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Cate is. The facilities are absolutely amazing. The teachers across the board are engaging and outstanding. The demands they place on their students prepare them well for college. Most importantly, the combination of scholarship, athletics, and social activiti...
3/6/2015
I am currently a student at Cate School and my experience has been terrible. I transferred in to the school hoping that it would give me a competitive academic environment and a group of great friends. The school tells all students that it has a "community feel" and "close tight-knit family". These...
1/29/2013
Cate School is an incredible community of learners. Since the December 13, 2012 poster has taken up the academic issues raised by the May 17, 2011 poster, I will take on the "permissiveness" issue. Cate School artfully balances structure and freedom. There are many rules in place well-tailored to th...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Janice Laney
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Jamie Speaks
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
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63 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,132,000 Price
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Jorge Deleon
Jorge Deleon
eXp Realty of California Inc.
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23 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$1,550,000 Price Range
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Jeannine Walker
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Realty Executives Homes
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81 Total Sales
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15 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,850,000 Price
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Maurie McGuire
Maurie McGuire
Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 617-1644
21 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,350,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$642K - $41.5M
Homes For Sale
38
Average Home Value
$1,733,805
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,859 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,800 - $3,400 per month
- Shepard Place
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 612+ Sq Ft
- 1069 Casitas Pass Rd
- Carpinteria, CA
$5,000 per month
- Furnished Coastal Rental | Available September 15 – April 15
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3375 Foothill Rd
- Unit 112
- Carpinteria, CA
$27,000 per month
- Introducing the Private Beach House in Carpinteria, CA!
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 2,500 Sq Ft
- 4499 Del Mar Ave
- Carpinteria, CA
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Rincon Beach Park
- Picnic Area
- Beach
Carpinteria State Beach
- Picnic Area
- Beach
- Ocean
Tar Pits Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Beach
Monte Vista Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
El Carro Park
Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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Old Town Carpinteria
Oceanside hub with local eateries and boutiques, 12 miles south of Santa Barbara
Summerland
Scenic small town with luxurious beachfront homes and a charming town center
Montecito
Luxury oceanside enclave with noteworthy residents
Cate School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1960 Cate Mesa Rd in Carpinteria, in the Carpinteria neighborhood. Annual tuition is $67,290. The school has a total enrollment of 308 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Cate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,733,805. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carpinteria Senior High School, The Howard School, Carpinteria Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Carpinteria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cate School.