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Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court

High School · Santa Barbara County Office of Education

PO Box 6307, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Enrollment

30

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

5th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#4,231 of 9,539

In Santa Barbara

#18 of 29

public schools

In district

#1 of 2

Santa Barbara County Office of Education

School environment

10.0 / 10

Excellent

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Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court

6.7/10

High School in Santa Barbara · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court is a public high school in Santa Barbara, CA, part of Santa Barbara County Office of Education. Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,231 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$591,453
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court — Students at Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

90%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2020-21)

Math Proficiency 13.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 13.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A

Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
24.5%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Compares

See how Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.7/10
56th percentile in CA
Academic
5.5/10
Average
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
10.0/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
90%
Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
4 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.3%

Location

PO Box 6307, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BISHOP GARCIA DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, San Marcos Senior High (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Santa Barbara, see our Santa Barbara schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Santa Barbara County Special Education Santa Barbara 0.0 mi 4.3
Santa Barbara County Community Santa Barbara 0.0 mi
La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara 0.8 mi 8.4
Bishop Garcia Diego High School Santa Barbara 0.9 mi
BISHOP GARCIA DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL Santa Barbara 0.9 mi 7.1
Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara 1.1 mi 8.4
Hope Elementary Santa Barbara 1.0 mi 7.8
Trivium Charter School Voyage Lompoc 1.2 mi 8.6
San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara 1.4 mi 6.5
Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara 1.4 mi 8.2
Laguna Blanca School Santa Barbara 2.0 mi
El Camino Elementary Santa Barbara 1.8 mi 6.3
Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara 1.8 mi 8.6
LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL Santa Barbara 2.1 mi 5.9
Hollister Elementary Santa Barbara 2.0 mi 8.0
Saint Therese Classical Academy Santa Barbara 2.1 mi
Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 2.1 mi
PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara 2.2 mi 6.6
Adams Elementary Santa Barbara 2.4 mi 8.3
Peabody Charter Santa Barbara 2.5 mi 8.7

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 Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court

What grades does Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court serve?

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court?

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court rank in CA?

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court ranks #4,231 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court a charter school?

No, Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court a Title I school?

No, Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court?

90.0% of students at Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Free/Reduced Lunch
90.0%
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Santa Barbara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
4-Year Graduation
<50%

District

Santa Barbara County Office of Education
District Enrollment
98
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$591,453
District Rank
#1 of 2

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