Santa Barbara Senior High School serves 2,185 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% 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 2,185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 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
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 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 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Santa Barbara Senior High School?
2,185 students attend Santa Barbara Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Santa Barbara Senior High School students are Hispanic, 35% 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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