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
1430
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
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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
1430
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%
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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 59 Students
Stanford University 53 Students
University of Southern California 52 Students
New York University 51 Students
University of California - Berkeley 49 Students
Columbia University 45 Students
Brown University 45 Students
University of Pennsylvania 43 Students
Yale University 42 Students
Georgetown University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Biology 29 Students
Economics 28 Students
English 21 Students
History 21 Students
International Relations 19 Students
Philosophy 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 55 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
5/23/2024
very pleased that our son is at Cate. Incomparable setting, excellent faculty and support, and I get the impression that it is an appropriate dose of intensity for young men & women who seek to thrive at a high academic level. I believe our son will be well-prepared for success at any college or university; and he is enjoying an exceptional high-school experience.
5.0 Parent
5/23/2024
Incredible location for students to be challenged academically while building strong social and problem solving skills. The faculty are incredibly engaged in the success of each student and available anytime to provide assistance and feedback. The location cannot be beat and the opportunities for the students to grow and develop as a community and Indvidual's is priceless. Academics are tough and expectations are high but it is not a cut throat environment. Lot of opportunities to try new activities and find your passion.
5.0 Parent
5/23/2024
Every student, including my son, seems to be met where they are and further enriched, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. With caring, attentive teachers in smaller-number class sizes, to the culture of inclusivity, there is space for growth and exploration in academics and arts. This close-knit community of inquiry-based learning lets the student craft their learning journey while at Cate.
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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