UPLIFT CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA
Uplift California Santa Barbara is a public charter school that is part of the Cuyama Joint Unified school district, located in New Cuyama, CA with about 463 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to Adult Education. With about 3 teachers, Uplift California Santa Barbara has a student/teacher ratio of about 154:1. 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.
Uplift California Santa Barbara (formerly known as California Preparatory Academy) is a public charter school located in the rural community of New Cuyama. Operating as a non-classroom-based independent study program, the school serves students across Santa Barbara County and adjacent areas by offering a flexible, personalized approach to education. The institution focuses on providing a high-quality academic alternative for students who may thrive outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom environment, emphasizing individualized learning paths and academic support tailored to each student's unique needs.
The school is notable for its commitment to serving diverse populations, including those who require a more flexible schedule due to personal or professional obligations. By leveraging online curriculum and individualized teacher-led instruction, Uplift California Santa Barbara aims to foster student success, graduation, and college or career readiness. Its presence in New Cuyama provides a vital educational resource for the local region while maintaining a broader reach through its independent study model, ensuring that students have the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in a self-directed academic setting.
For more information, contact Uplift California Santa Barbara at (310) 527-1741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Cuyama, CA 93254-9719
(310) 527-1741
http://www.californiaprep.org
UPLIFT CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA is a public Charter school in New Cuyama, CA with about 463 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Cuyama Joint Unified
- Total Students:
- 463
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Virtual with face to face options
* 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 463 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UPLIFT CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 42.3%
- Male
- 57.7%
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.