Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California Steam Santa Barbara ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
California Steam Santa Barbara School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Steam Santa Barbara?
The graduation rate of California Steam Santa Barbara is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend California Steam Santa Barbara?
157 students attend California Steam Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of California Steam Santa Barbara students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Steam Santa Barbara?
California Steam Santa Barbara has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Steam Santa Barbara offer ?
California Steam Santa Barbara offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California Steam Santa Barbara part of?
California Steam Santa Barbara is part of California Steam Santa Barbara School District.
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