Santa Barbara Senior High

700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

www.sbunified.org

2,107 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Santa Barbara Senior High School, located in the heart of Santa Barbara at 700 E. Anapamu St., is a historic public institution serving students in grades 9–12. As part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, the school is well-known for its iconic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and its deep-rooted presence in the local community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Santa Barbara High School boasts a vibrant campus culture defined by a strong emphasis on athletics, visual and performing arts, and student-led organizations. The school is home to the historic Peabody Stadium and is widely recognized for its long-standing "Don" mascot and school spirit. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal growth and civic engagement for all its students.

2,107

Total Students

102.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Barbara Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	673
Hispanic	1,297
Black	15
Asian	33
Two or More	73
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,297 (61.8 %)
White
673 (32.0 %)
Two or More
73 (3.5 %)
Asian
33 (1.6 %)
Black
15 (0.7 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)966-9101
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	924
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	264

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 444

Grade 10 534

Grade 11 565

Grade 12 564