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#532 of 1,387 private schools in CA
Top 38% of private schools
Saint Therese Classical Academy
High School
5073 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
About Saint Therese Classical Academy
Saint Therese Classical Academy is a private high school in Santa Barbara, CA 93111. The school serves approximately 33 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4/10, placing it in the 61.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $134,897, where 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 31 public schools in Santa Barbara, Saint Therese Classical Academy rates lower overall (6.4 vs 6.9 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Saint Therese Classical Academy compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Saint Therese Classical Academy (this school) | 6.4 |
| Hollister Elementary | 7.7 |
| El Camino Elementary | 5.0 |
| San Marcos Senior High | 4.7 |
| Foothill Elementary | 6.6 |
| Mountain View Elementary | 8.6 |
| Vieja Valley Elementary | 8.4 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education | 6.9 |
| Santa Barbara County Community | 6.4 |
| La Colina Junior High | 7.2 |
| Hope Elementary | 8.2 |
| Monte Vista Elementary | 7.8 |
| Adams Elementary | 7.1 |
| Peabody Charter | 7.7 |
| La Cumbre Junior High | 5.0 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy | 5.5 |
| Monroe Elementary | 8.4 |
| Harding University Partnership | 7.5 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 7.1 |
| Washington Elementary | 6.0 |
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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
5073 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hollister Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Trivium Charter School Voyage Lompoc | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Kellogg Elementary Goleta | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Mountain View Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Santa Barbara County Community Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Charter Goleta | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Laguna Blanca School Santa Barbara | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Bishop Garcia Diego High School Santa Barbara | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
| La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara | 2.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Hope Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.7 mi | 8.2 |
| La Patera Elementary Goleta | 2.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara | 3.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 3.7 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 93111 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$134,897
Median Home Value
$1,094,300
Median Rent
$2,719/mo
Population
18,165
College Educated
55.5%
Homeownership
66.6%
Avg Commute
16.6 min
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Median Age
43.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saint Therese Classical Academy
What grades does Saint Therese Classical Academy serve?
Saint Therese Classical Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Saint Therese Classical Academy?
Saint Therese Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Therese Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Therese Classical Academy is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Saint Therese Classical Academy rank in CA?
Saint Therese Classical Academy is ranked #532 out of 1,387 private schools in CA.
What is Saint Therese Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Saint Therese Classical Academy 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 Saint Therese Classical Academy a private school?
Yes, Saint Therese Classical Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Phone
- (805) 683-1111
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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