Very Good
#408 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 23% of private schools
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
High School
4000 LA COLINA RD, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
7.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
7.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#408 of 1,787
In Santa Barbara
#2 of 10
public schools
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Bishop Garcia Diego High School
High School in Santa Barbara · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Bishop Garcia Diego High School is a private high school in Santa Barbara, CA. Bishop Garcia Diego High School serves approximately 263 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Garcia Diego High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Bishop Garcia Diego High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bishop Garcia Diego High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bishop Garcia Diego High School (this school) | 7.1 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court | 6.7 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education | 4.3 |
| Santa Barbara County Community | — |
| San Marcos Senior High | 6.5 |
| Santa Barbara Senior High | 5.1 |
| Alta Vista Alternative High | 6.3 |
| La Cuesta Continuation High | 5.8 |
| Alta Vista | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4000 LA COLINA RD, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bishop Garcia Diego High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, San Marcos Senior High (rated 6.5/10, 1.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Santa Barbara, see our Santa Barbara schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Garcia Diego High School Santa Barbara | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hope Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Santa Barbara County Community Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | — |
| Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Laguna Blanca School Santa Barbara | 1.5 mi | — |
| Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 1.3 mi | — |
| LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Trivium Charter School Voyage Lompoc | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Adams Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Peabody Charter Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 8.7 |
| San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Hollister Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.3 mi | 8.0 |
| El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.3 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,819
Median Home Value
$1,101,100
Median Rent
$2,358/mo
Population
16,385
College Educated
48.3%
Homeownership
59.8%
Avg Commute
15.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
46.3
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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 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Garcia Diego High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Garcia Diego High School is 11.1:1. 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 ranks #408 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Bishop Garcia Diego High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Garcia Diego High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bishop Garcia Diego High School a private school?
Yes, Bishop Garcia Diego High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bishop Garcia Diego High School a religious school?
Bishop Garcia Diego High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 967-1266
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