Serving 202 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Barbara Community Academy's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
202 students attend Santa Barbara Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Santa Barbara Community Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Community Academy?
Santa Barbara Community Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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