For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,046 students in 93103, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in 93103, CA is Santa Barbara Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 93103 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93103, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93103 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Barbara Senior High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93103, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Barbara Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
93103, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Home School Santa Barbara Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 896-2634
Gr: K-6
Home School Santa Barbara Secondary (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
721 Cota St Rm. 153
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-7751
Gr: 7-12
Santa Barbara Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
700 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-9101
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 93103, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 93103, CA include Santa Barbara Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93103?
1 public high schools are located in 93103.
What is the racial composition of students in 93103?
93103 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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