Serving 27 students in grades 5-12, Santa Barbara County Community ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Barbara County Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Barbara County Community's student population of 27 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Barbara County Community ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Barbara County Community is 0.08, 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
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Barbara County Community's ranking?
Santa Barbara County Community is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Barbara County Community?
The graduation rate of Santa Barbara County Community is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Barbara County Community?
27 students attend Santa Barbara County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Santa Barbara County Community students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Barbara County Community?
Santa Barbara County Community has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara County Community offer ?
Santa Barbara County Community offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Santa Barbara County Community part of?
Santa Barbara County Community is part of Santa Barbara County Office Of Education School District.
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