Santa Barbara County Community serves 16 students in grades 5-12.
Santa Barbara County Community placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Barbara County Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Barbara County Community's student population of 16 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
16 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Santa Barbara County Community is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Santa Barbara County Community is 0.00, 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
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
100%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
n/a
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Barbara County Community's ranking?
Santa Barbara County Community is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Barbara County Community?
The graduation rate of Santa Barbara County Community is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Barbara County Community?
16 students attend Santa Barbara County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Barbara County Community students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Barbara County Community?
Santa Barbara County Community has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara County Community offer ?
Santa Barbara County Community offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Santa Barbara County Community part of?
Santa Barbara County Community is part of Santa Barbara County Office Of Education School District.
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