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Santa Barbara Community Academy

850 Portesuello Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Santa Barbara Community Academy's student population of 197 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
197 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Barbara Community Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Barbara Community Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Community Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Barbara Community Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Barbara Community Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Barbara Community Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Barbara Community Academy's ranking?
Santa Barbara Community Academy is ranked #6081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Barbara Community Academy often compared to?
Santa Barbara Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Elementary School, Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Barbara Community Academy?
197 students attend Santa Barbara Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Santa Barbara Community Academy students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Community Academy?
Santa Barbara Community Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Community Academy offer ?
Santa Barbara Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Barbara Community Academy part of?
Santa Barbara Community Academy is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Barbara Community Academy located?
Santa Barbara Community Academy is located in the Bel Air neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Bel Air.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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