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#5768 of 9,539 schools in CA
La Cuesta Continuation High
High School · Santa Barbara Unified · Santa Barbara, CA
A Santa Barbara Unified high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
710 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La Cuesta Continuation High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Cuesta Continuation 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Barbara), 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
$79,868
Median home value
$1,122,200
Median rent
$2,109/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
21.8%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Alternative HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Anacapa SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy Santa BarbaraPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Providence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 245 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Barbara Unified
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 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
La Cuesta Continuation High is listed in Santa Barbara Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Cuesta Continuation High
La Cuesta Continuation High is a public high school in Santa Barbara, CA, part of Santa Barbara Unified, serving approximately 103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,768 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Cuesta Continuation High
What grades does La Cuesta Continuation High serve?
La Cuesta Continuation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend La Cuesta Continuation High?
La Cuesta Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Cuesta Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Cuesta Continuation High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Cuesta Continuation High rank in CA?
La Cuesta Continuation High ranks #5,768 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Cuesta Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?
La Cuesta Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 La Cuesta Continuation High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Cuesta Continuation High has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is La Cuesta Continuation High a charter school?
No, La Cuesta Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Cuesta Continuation High a Title I school?
No, La Cuesta Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Cuesta Continuation High?
86.4% of students at La Cuesta Continuation 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
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 966-0883
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 93101)
- 30,496
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
Official sources & links
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 93101; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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