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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 37%
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Barbara Senior High School's student population of 2,178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Barbara Senior High School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Santa Barbara Senior High School often compared to?
Santa Barbara Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Marcos Senior High School, Dos Pueblos Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Barbara Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Barbara Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Barbara Senior High School?
2,178 students attend Santa Barbara Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Santa Barbara Senior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Senior High School?
Santa Barbara Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Senior High School offer ?
Santa Barbara Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Barbara Senior High School part of?
Santa Barbara Senior High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Barbara Senior High School located?
Santa Barbara Senior High School is located in the Laguna neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Laguna.
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