Serving 290 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Barbara Charter's student population of 290 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
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Barbara Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Barbara Charter is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Barbara Charter's ranking?
Santa Barbara Charter is ranked #2020 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Barbara Charter?
290 students attend Santa Barbara Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Santa Barbara Charter students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Charter?
Santa Barbara Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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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