Santa Barbara Senior High School

Santa Barbara Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 E Anapamu St,  Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Unified School District
3.8
4.2
2,178 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Becchio
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
51.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
35%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
6.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
310:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
61.6%
White
31.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 455 Students
University of California - Berkeley 351 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 350 Students
Santa Barbara City College 330 Students
University of California - San Diego 291 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 283 Students
San Diego State University 253 Students
University of Southern California 245 Students
University of California - Davis 211 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 207 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 246 Students
Psychology 152 Students
Biology 108 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Environmental Science 78 Students
Political Science and Government 60 Students
Film and Video Studies 60 Students
Sociology 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Criminology 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 334 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/30/2024
Santa Barbara Senior High is a great school. I particularly enjoy there Computer Science Academy since it is the only high school in the district that offers computer science classes. One thing I wish they could improve on is the safety of the students; lots of fights and drama goes down often.
5.0 Senior
9/11/2024
My best experiences are defiantly field trips and also the football games. the environment is amazing and welcoming. The worst parts are leaving the school because it feels like such a safe place. I wouldn't change anything about it.
5.0 Senior
11/10/2023
It's very easy to get involved through clubs and organizations. I would like to see more school spirit!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/12/2021
Not a good school for students who aren't White or Hispanic. Asian, Biracial and Black kids are seriously bullied and singled out. Not only by students but by staff as well. This school sits high on the systemic racism wagon. The principals blame the victim and not the abusers at this school. God fo...
5.0 student
6/9/2019
I was able to succeed, make new friends, and step outside my boundaries.
5.0 parent
7/5/2017
As an alum of this school and a parent of two recent graduates, I couldn't be happier with the education and opportunities provided by this school. The teachers, staff and administrators have difficult jobs--not enough funding, too many students, the need to address the social as well as academic ne...
5.0 other
5/30/2017
I am continuously impressed by the emphasis and availability of college awareness and prep services. There is a fully trained college counselor on staff and a college and career research and support center. There are also several programs to support and to reinforce good habits in students who do no...

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