Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Steam 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
California Steam Santa Barbara School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Steam Santa Barbara?
The graduation rate of California Steam Santa Barbara is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend California Steam Santa Barbara?
157 students attend California Steam Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of California Steam Santa Barbara students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Steam Santa Barbara?
California Steam Santa Barbara has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Steam Santa Barbara offer ?
California Steam Santa Barbara offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Steam Santa Barbara part of?
California Steam Santa Barbara is part of California Steam Santa Barbara School District.
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