Serving 898 students in grades 7-8, La Colina Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Colina Junior High School's student population of 898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Colina Junior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Colina Junior High School often compared to?
La Colina Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Barbara Junior High School, La Cumbre Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Colina Junior High School?
898 students attend La Colina Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of La Colina Junior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Colina Junior High School?
La Colina Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Colina Junior High School offer ?
La Colina Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Colina Junior High School part of?
La Colina Junior High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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