2023 Most Diverse Schools in the Santa Barbara Area

• Santa Barbara, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  74 reviews

Freshman: I am currently a freshman at Bishop Diego High School, but my family’s relationship with the community has dated back to 1956, when my grandmother attended. Everyone in my family that has attended Bishop Diego High School can agree that this is an amazing place to be. This is a nurturing environment that allows students to apply their own knowledge while gaining more information on a daily basis. The college prep programs, as well as the student leadership opportunities, sets up the students for higher education opportunities and for many life situations. I personally have been part of softball, soccer, and volleyball. The sports programs are very inclusive and makes even beginners feel very welcome. ASB and programs like Cardinal Ambassadors allow students to hold leadership positions and introduce prospective students to the school personally. I am lucky to be able to attend this school and I hope that many others can have the same opportunity.... Read 74 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 290

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Carpinteria, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  51 reviews

Parent: Faculties are good. This school is very hard to get the admission acceptance because lot of legacy students. Some employees’ working attitude not friendly, especially the workers in the health center, no patient, no mercy. Also some dorm parents are ex-Cate students whose attitudes are very mean!... Read 51 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 298

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Goleta Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

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  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: All 3 of my kids attend Isla Vista Elementary. It is a super school. The teachers are amazing and the school has a real sense of community. The school really did an awesome job during distance learning and were ready to go from day 1 of lock down.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 379

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Goleta Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 267

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.95 out of 5  476 reviews

Junior: My experience at Dos Pueblos High School this far has been filled with many memorable experiences and moments of self growth. The teachers, admin, and classmates I have met here have all contributed to my incredible experience. Everyday, I am challenged academically by my teachers and peers, striving to be the best version of my self. As a result of this, I have become more independent and gained self confidence, something I never thought I would have and feel. The culture at the school and relationships I have built with my teachers and friends have allowed me to express my full self and never be afraid of failure. Every class I have taken has offered numerous opportunities to learn and grow. The incredibly dedicated teachers make each class engaging, leaving me with more knowledge about a topic or field, than I came into the class with. I am looking forward to the rest of my time at this school.... Read 476 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 2,018

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 761

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Goleta Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 297

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Goleta Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• •
  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 368

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Goleta Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 380

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Santa Barbara, CA•

• Public School•

• K-6

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I loved my time at this school. I think back on it a lot and think about how it was the start of my love for nature. All my science teachers were amazing and the 6th grade garden was the most important part of my time there. They tough me so much that I don't think any other school could teach.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 715

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 480

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: All of the teachers and administrators care deeply about their students success and preparedness for high school and beyond. There is a diverse group of students who are all able to be involved with something that interests them, from sports to theater to art. The coursework and lessons are challenging, but fun at the same time, all taught in a supportive environment.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 888

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Hope Elementary School District (Santa Barbara), CA•

• K-6

• •
  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: My favorite experience from this school is the ultimate frisbee team that was established in my fourth grade year. I had never heard of the sport before, but I always wanted to learn how to throw a frisbee well, so I signed up, and I am so glad I made that decision. It was a way to harness us students energy and direct it towards something fun, healthy, and something that was a great learning experience. This school is unique because of the emphasis it places on helping the community. Students are pushed to join Student Council, a group of kids which go to various places in the city with elderly people and give them flowers and cards for valentines day. Also, the school is currently growing organic lettuce, and sells it to people in the community at a satisfactory price, to raise money for children to go to awesome summer camps.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 270

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  368 reviews

Sophomore: I absolutely love San Marcos High School! The teachers are nice and school spirt it high! They offer many sports and rigorous AP classes so I always feel challenged. There are also 3 different academies one can apply for (The Health Academy, AAPLE (leadership) Academic, and the Entrepreneurship Academy). The campus is clean and the school has many available resources such as a great library, many science labs, a kitchen, music room, computer lab, weight room, pool, gym, beach volleyball courts, basketball courts, auditorium, baseball fields, football stadium, etc.... Read 368 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 2,028

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 561

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Santa Barbara, CA•

• Public School•

• K-12

• grade B

• grade A

• Students 159

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.93 out of 5  15 reviews

Junior: The opportunity to create my high school schedule out of college classes, for both high school and college credit was amazing. I allocated time where I thought it was needed, allowing me to get a job, and specializing in career fields not offered at the high school. The teachers were also extremely understanding, working with me to specialize the curriculum so that it progressed my, individual learning journey.... Read 15 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 109

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Goleta Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 345

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.8 out of 5  353 reviews

Junior: Santa Barbara High School is a very beautiful place. One of the best things about my school is that there is a lot of diversity. You see people from many different backgrounds and everyone has their own story to tell. SBHS offers a wide variety of programs including academics, clubs, academies, athletics, and other extracurriculars that students can be a part of. Being a student at Santa Barbara High School really reveals to me how fortunate we are to be able to receive this type of education and support. Especially nowadays Santa Barbara High School has done everything to show support to the student body during these hard times, even when we had remote learning due to the pandemic the staff showed so much care and support for their students. Santa Barbara high school is a school where we are connected as one, you might not know everyone on campus but we are united, we are the dons family!... Read 353 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 2,185

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Goleta Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Students 316

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Goleta Union Elementary School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Students 261

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Hope Elementary School District (Santa Barbara), CA•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Students 269

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: It was such an inclusive and affirming environment, which is crucial for the growth and development of children. As a student of eight years I learned not only academics, but also interpersonal skills, environmental and cultural consciousness, and the importance of creativity and innovation; all beginning in Kindergarten with Wendy. The teachers truly care about the students, and integrate as many hands-on educational projects as possible.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Students 311

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Santa Barbara Unified School District, CA•

• 7-8

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Students 712

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Carpinteria Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Students 63

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1