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#616 of 1,387 private schools in CA
Top 44% of private schools
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
High School
4000 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
About Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Bishop Garcia Diego High School is a private high school in Santa Barbara, CA 93110. The school serves approximately 278 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4/10, placing it in the 55.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $112,684, where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 8 public schools in Santa Barbara, Bishop Garcia Diego High School rates higher overall (6.4 vs 5.8 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bishop Garcia Diego High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bishop Garcia Diego High School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education | 6.9 |
| Santa Barbara County Community | 6.4 |
| San Marcos Senior High | 4.7 |
| Santa Barbara Senior High | 3.5 |
| Alta Vista | 6.4 |
| La Cuesta Continuation High | 5.8 |
| Alta Vista Alternative High | 4.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
4000 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.2 mi | 8.2 |
| La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara County Community Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Laguna Blanca School Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Trivium Charter School Voyage Lompoc | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Adams Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Peabody Charter Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Hollister Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Saint Therese Classical Academy Santa Barbara | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara | 2.9 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 93110 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$112,684
Median Home Value
$953,600
Median Rent
$2,206/mo
Population
16,403
College Educated
48.7%
Homeownership
60.4%
Avg Commute
15.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
43.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Elk Grove Charter Elk Grove, CA | 6.4 |
| MetWest High Oakland, CA | 6.4 |
| Park West High (Continuation) Pomona, CA | 6.4 |
| River Islands High Lathrop, CA | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Middle School Santa Barbara, CA | 6.4 |
| Waldorf School of Orange County Costa Mesa, CA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bishop Garcia Diego High School
What grades does Bishop Garcia Diego High School serve?
Bishop Garcia Diego High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bishop Garcia Diego High School?
Bishop Garcia Diego High School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Garcia Diego High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Garcia Diego High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop Garcia Diego High School rank in CA?
Bishop Garcia Diego High School is ranked #616 out of 1,387 private schools in CA.
What is Bishop Garcia Diego High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Garcia Diego High School has a composite rating of 6.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Bishop Garcia Diego High School a private school?
Yes, Bishop Garcia Diego High School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Phone
- (805) 967-1266
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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