Santa Barbara Senior High

700 East Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

www.sbunified.org

1,924 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.

1,924

Total Students

98.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Barbara Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	578
Hispanic	1,201
Black	11
Asian	32
Two or More	87
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,201 (62.6%)
White
578 (30.1%)
Two or More
87 (4.5%)
Asian
32 (1.7%)
Black
11 (0.6%)
American Indian
9 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	1,924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
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 9 424

Grade 10 484

Grade 11 459

Grade 12 557