Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Barbara Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Barbara Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Santa Barbara Charter's student population of 269 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Barbara Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Barbara Charter is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1748 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Barbara Charter's ranking?
Santa Barbara Charter is ranked #1748 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Barbara Charter often compared to?
Santa Barbara Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Barbara Charter?
269 students attend Santa Barbara Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Santa Barbara Charter students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Charter?
Santa Barbara Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Charter offer ?
Santa Barbara Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Santa Barbara Charter part of?
Santa Barbara Charter is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Half-assed education. No substantive curriculum. My 4th grader wasn't even taught multiplication tables and they never correct the children's spelling or grammatical errors. Not like a real school. No real teaching going on.
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