For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,470 students in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA.
The neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Barbara Senior High School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,046 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 7-9
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA include Alta Vista Alternative High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School and Alta Vista.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara?
the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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