For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,382 students in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA.
The neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA public high schools have a diversity score of 0.53, which is less than the California public high school average of 0.63.
the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA include Alta Vista Alternative High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School and La Cuesta Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Laguna, Santa Barbara?
3 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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