LA COLINA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
La Colina Junior High is a public middle school that is part of the Santa Barbara Unified school district, located in Santa Barbara, CA with about 901 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, La Colina Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
La Colina Junior High School, located in the foothills of Santa Barbara, California, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment while fostering a supportive community culture. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, La Colina offers a variety of core academic subjects alongside diverse elective opportunities, such as performing arts, technology, and language programs, which are designed to engage students’ interests and promote personal growth.
Beyond academics, La Colina emphasizes the importance of social-emotional development and student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school prides itself on its inclusive campus environment, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary and high school by encouraging independence, responsibility, and academic curiosity. By leveraging its location and district resources, La Colina remains a central educational hub in the Santa Barbara community, focused on cultivating well-rounded, prepared, and civic-minded young learners.
For more information, contact La Colina Junior High at (805) 967-4506 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1298
(805) 967-4506
http://www.sbunified.org
LA COLINA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Santa Barbara, CA with about 901 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Santa Barbara Unified
- Total Students:
- 901
- Teachers:
- 38.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 901 students
- White
- 50.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.1%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.