Santa Barbara County Office of Education School District
School District · Santa Barbara, California
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 high
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 high
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
How this district compares
California rank
#601 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$591,453
+$573,806 vs California median
District size
98 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Barbara County Office of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Barbara County Special Education | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Barbara County Office of Education
Santa Barbara County Office of Education is a Santa Barbara, California school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 98 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1. District-level spending was $591,453 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Santa Barbara County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Santa Barbara County Special Education, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Barbara County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 12.6% and ELA proficiency of 13.1%.
The district includes 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Santa Barbara County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Barbara County Office of Education with test data.
Schools in Santa Barbara County Office of Education
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Barbara
- Total Enrollment
- 98
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- District spending per student
- $591,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Barbara County Office of Education?
Santa Barbara County Office of Education has 3 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Barbara County Office of Education?
The average composite rating for Santa Barbara County Office of Education is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Santa Barbara County Office of Education?
Santa Barbara County Office of Education's district-level spending was $591,453 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Barbara County Office of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Barbara County Office of Education is 6.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Barbara County Office of Education?
Santa Barbara County Special Education is the highest-rated school in Santa Barbara County Office of Education with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Barbara County Office of Education?
Across schools in Santa Barbara County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 13.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Barbara County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?
Santa Barbara County Office of Education has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 13.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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