Santa Barbara Community Academy

Santa Barbara Community Academy shares a campus with La Cumbre Junior High.

Santa Barbara Community Academy has beautiful architecture.

Santa Barbara Community Academy has a large and modern campus.

Santa Barbara Community Academy

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-6

850 Portesuello Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

Bel Air Knolls Neighborhood

Santa Barbara Unified School District

220 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Alicia Saballa-santana

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
32%

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

123:1

Student Diversity

Female

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Hispanic

98%

White

1.5%

Two or more races

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 teacher

3/15/2021

This school had a rough past, but is changing to be one of the best schools in the district. The currently principal (Scharfeld) cares so deeply about the school, academics, and every students emotional well being. I highly recommend this school for any family.

1.0 parent

6/8/2014

According to my experience many years ago I loved this school! Academically well stablish, but now, it is one of the worst school ever thats why it has gained the low rating it has. The staff is awful starting with the principal (Santana).. It has become a very disorganized school!! Not a safe schoo...

5.0 parent

2/23/2012

We love our school!! My son truly thrived when he started this school despite struggling with ADHD. They set up meetings, did special ed testing, and help him quickly, thoughtfully, and correctly! My son is learning so much and surprises me with what he knows!

parent

4/22/2010

Despite all this school has had to go through, it still stands as having quality teachers who are committed to give their students the best learning environment. This cohesive staff works harder and longer than any other school in the district. Their program, Core Knowledge, surpasses any other with...

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Median Lot Size

13,068 Sq Ft

% Renters

34%

Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

Average House Size

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% Commercial Property

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