Serving 512 students in grades 7-8, Santa Barbara Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Barbara Junior High serves the northeast part of Santa Barbara, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 16.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Barbara Junior High School's student population of 512 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Motto
Empowering students to achieve their full potential.
School Rankings
Santa Barbara Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Barbara Junior High School is 0.30, 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
#6027 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
White
13%
20%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Condor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Barbara Junior High School's ranking?
Santa Barbara Junior High School is ranked #6027 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Barbara Junior High School often compared to?
Santa Barbara Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Colina Junior High School, Goleta Valley Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Barbara Junior High School?
512 students attend Santa Barbara Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Santa Barbara Junior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Junior High School?
Santa Barbara Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Junior High School offer ?
Santa Barbara Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Santa Barbara Junior High School part of?
Santa Barbara Junior High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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