Santa Barbara Community Academy

850 Portesuello Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Barbara Community Academy 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 30-34%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Santa Barbara Community Academy's student population of 220 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Santa Barbara Community Academy is 0.02, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
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(18-19)
40-44%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Santa Barbara Community Academy often compared to?
Santa Barbara Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Elementary School, Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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).
How many students attend Santa Barbara Community Academy?
220 students attend Santa Barbara Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Santa Barbara Community Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Community Academy?
Santa Barbara Community Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Community Academy offer ?
Santa Barbara Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Barbara Community Academy part of?
Santa Barbara Community Academy is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 30-34%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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