Top 5 Best Santa Barbara Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,503 students in Santa Barbara, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Barbara, CA are Santa Barbara County Community, Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court and San Marcos Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Barbara, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Santa Barbara have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Santa Barbara, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Barbara Senior High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Santa Barbara, CA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Santa Barbara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
San Marcos Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Barbara Senior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 2,178 students
Rank: #55.
Alta Vista Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 E. Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Barbara County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 964-4711
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: #77.
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Barbara County Rop-south
Vocational School
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-4711
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4025 Foothill Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4025 Foothill Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 683-3127
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 6307
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 964-4711
Grades: K-12
| 274 students
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
3412 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(661) 272-1225
Grades: K-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Barbara, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Barbara, CA include Santa Barbara County Community, Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court and San Marcos Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Barbara, CA?
8 public high schools are located in Santa Barbara, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara, CA?
Santa Barbara, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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