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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Santa Barbara County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 22,199 students in Santa Barbara County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Barbara County, CA are Dos Pueblos Senior High School, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Trivium Charter School Voyage. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Barbara County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Barbara County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Santa Barbara County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dos Pueblos Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Santa Barbara County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7266 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 2,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Trivium Charter School Voyage
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4597 Hollister Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Gr: K-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Cuyama Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Alta Vista Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Santa Barbara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-5307
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-5307
Gr: 5-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Cabrillo High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4350 Constellation Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Refugio High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1111.
Trivium Charter School Adventure
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Berkeley Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
San Marcos Senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,926 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Carpinteria Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Family Partnership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Trivium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1550 South College Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1616.
Ernest Righetti High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
941 East Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Gr: 9-12 | 2,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Pioneer Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Gr: 9-12 | 3,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Santa Barbara Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Maple High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4010 Jupiter Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Lompoc High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 West College Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 South Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 3,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Santa Barbara County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 964-4711
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Barbara County Rop-south
Vocational School
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805) 967-4711
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Madre High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Santa Barbara County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Barbara County, CA include Dos Pueblos Senior High School, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Trivium Charter School Voyage.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Barbara County?
32 public high schools are located in Santa Barbara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Barbara County?
Santa Barbara County public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Barbara County are often viewed compared to one another?

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