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Santa Barbara Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,579 students in Santa Barbara Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Barbara Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
12,579 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
657 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Santa Barbara Unified School District, which is ranked #661 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#663 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
29 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
369 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,534 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
55%
# Black Students
84 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,914 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
31%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
619 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
594
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
461
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
432
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
517
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
511
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
532
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
528
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,300
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,347
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,535
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,541
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,580
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,701
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,850 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,858 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$237 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$237 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,850
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,858
$19,787
Best Santa Barbara Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7266 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-2541
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-2541
Grades: 9-12
| 2,034 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Barbara Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-6522
Grades: K-8
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Lighthouse Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-6653
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
La Colina Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4025 Foothill Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4506
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4506
Grades: 7-8
| 900 students
Rank: #55.
Goleta Valley Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486
Grades: 7-8
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
Alta Vista Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 E. Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 E. Mason St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4283
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
431 Flora Vista Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-7023
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1990 Laguna St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 563-2062
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 563-2062
Grades: K-6
| 442 students
Rank: #1010.
San Marcos Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Grades: 9-12
| 2,020 students
Rank: #1111.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Las Positas Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-2515
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-2515
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #1212.
La Cumbre Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Modoc Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-0761
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Rank: #1313.
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Grades: 7-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1414.
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 2,107 students
Rank: #1515.
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Portesuello Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-2081
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 687-2081
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
Rank: #1616.
Harding University Partnership
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Robbins St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-8994
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-8994
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #1717.
Alta Vista
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 E. Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Rank: #1818.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Loma Alta Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-9926
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 966-9926
Grades: K-6
| 257 students
Rank: #1919.
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #2020.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8873
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
1030 E. Yanonali St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8685
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-8685
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Barbara Unified School District?
Santa Barbara Unified School District manages 21 public schools serving 12,579 students.
What is the rank of Santa Barbara Unified School District?
Santa Barbara Unified School District is ranked #661 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara Unified School District?
60% of Santa Barbara Unified School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Unified School District?
Santa Barbara Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Barbara Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,858 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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