Cate School

Cate School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1960 Cate Mesa Rd,  Carpinteria, CA
4.5
4.0
298 Students
A+
Niche Grade

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
$63,780
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
50
Part Time Teachers
12
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
720
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
60.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.2%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
8.1%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Boarding HS in California
#11 Best Private HS in California
#17 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 62 Students
New York University 55 Students
Stanford University 53 Students
University of Southern California 52 Students
University of California - Berkeley 48 Students
Brown University 45 Students
Columbia University 44 Students
University of Pennsylvania 43 Students
Yale University 41 Students
Georgetown University 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Economics 29 Students
Biology 27 Students
English 19 Students
History 19 Students
International Relations 19 Students
Philosophy 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 54 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/10/2024
My experience was great. You won't get a better boarding school experience on the West Coast anywhere else. Just graduated and I can safely say Cate has prepared me for the rest of my life, teaching me to be a scholar and member of the community. The best parts were making memories with my friends through sports, outdoors, or visiting Carp/the local beaches. The only thing I would change is the dining hall food. We need more variety.
5.0 Alum
7/10/2024
My time at Cate was challenging yet life changing. The school is most beloved for its vibrant community culture. As an alumni you really feel connected to the people, place and overall community after leaving. I miss it at times but thankful to have moved on as well since the community can feel quite small and homogenous after some time. Cate would benefit from more diversity, in race and financial background.
5.0 Parent
5/27/2024
Our daughter is finishing up her freshman year at Cate and the school has exceeded all of our expectations. The faculty and support system at the school has been exceptional and we believe our daughter has grown academically and socially because of this unique infrastructure. We look forward to her sophomore year and beyond and very excited to see what other surprises Cate has for us as a family.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 student
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...
5.0 parent
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...
1.0 student
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...
5.0 parent
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...

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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 $63,780. The school has a total enrollment of 298 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 $1,786,540. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Grove School, Fusion Academy Santa Barbara, Providence School, and more. Learn more about what Carpinteria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cate School.

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