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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

Private
278
Students
11.3:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 44%
in CA

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

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How Bishop Garcia Diego High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
This School
vs
11.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
278
This School
vs
541
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

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.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Enrollment 278
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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

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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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details