Summary:
The Santa Barbara County Office of Education district serves 3 schools in the area, including 2 high schools and 1 alternative school. Overall, the district is performing significantly below the state averages across multiple key metrics, with no clear standout schools. The alternative and juvenile court schools appear to be struggling the most, with extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance compared to state standards.
Graduation rates at the schools are alarmingly low, with Santa Barbara County Special Education reporting a 0.0% four-year graduation rate and Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court reporting a 35.0% four-year graduation rate, far below the state average of over 80%. Dropout rates are also high, with Santa Barbara County Special Education at 36.4% and Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court at 50.0%, compared to the state average of around 9%.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with Santa Barbara County Special Education and Santa Barbara County Community reporting rates over 69% and 75%, respectively, compared to the state average of 14%. Test scores also lag behind state averages, with the schools performing significantly below proficiency levels in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.67% to 84.21%, suggests the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the poor academic outcomes.
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