At a glance
Reported students
1,924
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
98.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
425
Santa Barbara Senior High: 1,924 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,161
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.5:1
What the reported data says about Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Santa Barbara. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Santa Barbara Unified. NCES reports 1,924 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.4%) and White (30%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Santa Barbara Senior High
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 98.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30%
- Hispanic62.4%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Barbara Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Marcos Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,926 reported students
Dos Pueblos Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
2,149 reported students
Alta Vista Alternative High
High · Grades 09–12
119 reported students
La Cuesta Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
77 reported students
La Colina Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
832 reported students
Goleta Valley Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
731 reported students
Public schools near Santa Barbara Senior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cuesta Continuation High High · Santa Barbara Unified | 09–12 | 77 | 0.6 mi |
| Alta Vista Alternative High High · Santa Barbara Unified | 09–12 | 119 | 0.6 mi |
| Santa Barbara County ROP-South High · Santa Barbara County ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 4.6 mi |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court High · Santa Barbara County Office of Education | 05–12 | 31 | 4.6 mi |
| Santa Barbara County Community High · Santa Barbara County Office of Education | 05–12 | 27 | 4.6 mi |
| San Marcos Senior High High · Santa Barbara Unified | 09–12 | 1,926 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Santa Barbara Senior High
What grades does Santa Barbara Senior High serve?
Santa Barbara Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Santa Barbara Unified.
How many students attend Santa Barbara Senior High?
Santa Barbara Senior High reported 1,924 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,161 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Santa Barbara Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 1,924 students and 98.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Santa Barbara Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Santa Barbara Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Barbara Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Santa Barbara Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Santa Barbara Senior High in?
Santa Barbara Senior High is part of Santa Barbara Unified, based in Santa Barbara, CA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Santa Barbara Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include La Cuesta Continuation High (0.6 mi), Alta Vista Alternative High (0.6 mi), Santa Barbara County ROP-South (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.