MENU PACKED DAYS FEEL SHORTER BY THE OCEAN. KEEP SCROLLING Home > Life at Cate > Life at Cate Philosophy Philosophy It’s hard to have a bad day at Cate. Nestled atop a mesa with 360 degree vistas of mountains and ocean, the year-round California sunshine and cool ocean breeze inspire everyone’s life here. You are minutes from the charming hospitality of Carpinteria, the culture of Santa Barbara, and only 90 minutes from bustling downtown Los Angeles. The quality of life here, marked by a West Coast spirit, has an intrinsic contemplative nature – giving you the time and space to think. At Cate, you will experience new cultures and outlooks that offer you more perspective on your own. We are proud to be a leader in diversity. Our community typically includes students from roughly 30 states and 20 countries, and about 42% students of color. As part of our small, tight-knit student body, you’ll become close friends with kids who come from radically different places, both geographically and socioeconomically. The close community on campus is structured with a system of deep bonds between grade levels, teachers, and mentors, which helps ensure your safety and health 24/7. Laptops and backpacks are often strewn across the grass during assemblies and lunch, and many families who visit are surprised by the level of safety and trust here. Our Mission Quick Facts For over 100 years, Cate has been combining the best of East Coast tradition and West Coast energy and innovation in the service of highly motivated, independent-minded kids. They come to this place of eucalyptus trees and Newtonian mechanics, this place of sunsets, ceramics, and Salinger, this Mesa between the mountains and the sea, and find it is the place for them. Maybe it is the place for you. Donate Upcoming Events Parent Portal Calendar General Inquiries Admission Inquiries INQUIRE NOW 1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria, California 93013 School Store Giving Directory Employment Campus Map BACK TO TOP

MENU IT TAKES AN ORCHESTRA TO PLAY A SYMPHONY. KEEP SCROLLING Home > Arts > Orchestra Orchestra If you play string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments then you will find a chair in the orchestra. Orchestra is a performance-based course/group that plays from a unique repertoire. You’ll play for the entire School several times a year and hone your skills as a musician. If you want to take your musicianship to the next level, you can also try out for the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, where several Cate students practice regularly. For over 100 years, Cate has been combining the best of East Coast tradition and West Coast energy and innovation in the service of highly motivated, independent-minded kids. They come to this place of eucalyptus trees and Newtonian mechanics, this place of sunsets, ceramics, and Salinger, this Mesa between the mountains and the sea, and find it is the place for them. Maybe it is the place for you. Donate Upcoming Events Parent Portal Calendar General Inquiries Admission Inquiries INQUIRE NOW 1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria, California 93013 School Store Giving Directory Employment Campus Map BACK TO TOP