Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Uplift California Santa Barbara 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤5%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Uplift California Santa Barbara School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uplift California Santa Barbara?
The graduation rate of Uplift California Santa Barbara is 5%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Uplift California Santa Barbara?
354 students attend Uplift California Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Uplift California Santa Barbara students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Uplift California Santa Barbara offer ?
Uplift California Santa Barbara offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Uplift California Santa Barbara part of?
Uplift California Santa Barbara is part of Uplift California Santa Barbara School District.
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