Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valiant Santa Barbara ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
19%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Valiant Santa Barbara School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Valiant Santa Barbara?
75 students attend Valiant Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Valiant Santa Barbara students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valiant Santa Barbara?
Valiant Santa Barbara has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valiant Santa Barbara offer ?
Valiant Santa Barbara offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valiant Santa Barbara part of?
Valiant Santa Barbara is part of Valiant Santa Barbara School District.
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