Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court (Closed 2026)

4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 31 students in grades 5-12, Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court 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 was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
31 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
34%
<50%
47%
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
90%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
7%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.19

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

21-39%
86.2%
(22-23)
12.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court's ranking?
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 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 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court?
The graduation rate of Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court?
31 students attend Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court?
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court offer ?
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court part of?
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court is part of Santa Barbara County Office Of Education School District.

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