Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara's student population of 109 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is 0.63, which is equal to 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)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
The graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
109 students attend Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara offer ?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara part of?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is part of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District.
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