High Schools in Santa Barbara Unified

The Santa Barbara Unified school district in California is home to 5 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The data reveals that Dos Pueblos Senior High stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with exceptional academic achievement, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates. In contrast, the alternative and continuation high schools, such as Alta Vista Alternative High and La Cuesta Continuation High, face significant challenges, including lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates.

The data reveals that Dos Pueblos Senior High is ranked 261 out of 2,323 California high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a 96.4% graduation rate and a 2.8% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Alta Vista Alternative High and La Cuesta Continuation High struggle with lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates.

The data highlights the importance of addressing socioeconomic factors and providing targeted interventions and support for students in the alternative and continuation programs. While the top-performing schools in the Santa Barbara Unified district are excelling, the significant performance gap between these schools and the alternative/continuation programs suggests a need for district-wide strategies to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.