Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District

1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.11
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-1520
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 82 students in Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
82 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District, which is ranked #1601 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1574 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
33%
30-39%
47%
21-39%
29%
75%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
68%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,207 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 93% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,159 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 93% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,207
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,159
$18,396

Best Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District manages 1 public schools serving 82 students.
What is the rank of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District is ranked #1601 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District?
68% of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,159 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 93% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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