Santa Barbara Senior High School vs. San Marcos Senior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,178 students in grades 9-12, Santa Barbara Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, San Marcos Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,178 students
1,998 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
65%
Graduation Rate
95%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
508
461
Grade 10 Students
577
533
Grade 11 Students
523
507
Grade 12 Students
570
497
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
60%
58%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
34%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
