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#2041 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 21% in state

Dos Pueblos Senior High

High School · Santa Barbara Unified · Goleta, CA

A Santa Barbara Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7266 Alameda Ave., Goleta, CA 93117

  • Math 47% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.6 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation11.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$18,094
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Dos Pueblos Senior High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 10 years
2011
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dos Pueblos Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,823/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goleta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,711

Median home value

$1,021,700

Median rent

$1,980/mo

College educated

49.2%

Homeownership

38.3%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
11.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·125 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·54 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Saint Therese Classical AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–124.5 mi33Compare →
Alta Vista Alternative HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–12Not available134Compare →
La Cuesta Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available103Compare →
San Marcos Senior HighEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,943Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Santa Barbara Unified

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#5 of 19
District spending per student
$18,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dos Pueblos Senior High is listed in Santa Barbara Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dos Pueblos Senior High

Dos Pueblos Senior High is a public high school in Goleta, CA, part of Santa Barbara Unified, serving approximately 2,075 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,041 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dos Pueblos Senior High

What grades does Dos Pueblos Senior High serve?

Dos Pueblos Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dos Pueblos Senior High?

Dos Pueblos Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 2,075 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dos Pueblos Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dos Pueblos Senior High is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dos Pueblos Senior High rank in CA?

Dos Pueblos Senior High ranks #2,041 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dos Pueblos Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dos Pueblos Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dos Pueblos Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dos Pueblos Senior High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Dos Pueblos Senior High a charter school?

No, Dos Pueblos Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dos Pueblos Senior High a Title I school?

No, Dos Pueblos Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dos Pueblos Senior High?

45.9% of students at Dos Pueblos Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Santa Barbara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 93117)
52,225
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
23.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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