Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Barbara Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Barbara Charter's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Barbara Charter is 0.57, 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)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Santa Barbara Charter often compared to?
Santa Barbara Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Barbara Charter?
276 students attend Santa Barbara Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Santa Barbara Charter students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 Santa Barbara Charter?
Santa Barbara Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Charter offer ?
Santa Barbara Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Santa Barbara Charter part of?
Santa Barbara Charter is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/13/2020
This is a unique treasure in Santa Barbara! The school embraces everyone and goes above and beyond to meet each child's needs, educational, social and emotional. There is a strong sense of belonging to a community that cares and values education excellence! Teachers are professional and the leadership is excellent! I loved working there for 25 years!!!!
5 1/20/2020
Great School, went for 6 years!
2 5/21/2015
Half-assed education. No substantive curriculum. My 4th grader wasn't even taught multiplication tables and they never correct the children's spelling or grammatical errors. Not like a real school. No real teaching going on.
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