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Santa Barbara Community Academy

850 Portesuello Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

About Santa Barbara Community Academy

850 Portesuello Avenue is where Santa Barbara Community Academy is. It has 230 students and serves grades K–6.The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. 17% of people are good at math, and 32% are good at reading. There are 50% male and 50% female in the group. The school has a structured setting that is focused on academic progress. Because the school is smaller, students can have a more personal and supervised experience every day. Daily schedules are carefully planned so that students have as much time as possible to learn. The setting is professional and focused on helping students reach their learning goals. The prices of homes in the area range from $1,200,000 to $2,100,000. Parents like how the school has set routines and gives each child individual attention. Families say that their kids are getting the help they need to do well. A lot of people like the year-round calendar because it helps students learn better. This school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Santa Barbara Community Academy Contact Information

Address

850 Portesuello Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Phone

(805) 687-2081

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 32% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
202
Total Students
$101946
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5051 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Santa Barbara Community Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.99%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 98.02%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0.99%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.99%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
98.02%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0.99%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 202
57.43%
116 Female
42.57%
86 Male

Student Population

202 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

123 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Santa Barbara Community Academy celebrated its 25th Anniversary in late 2025, marking two and a half decades of excellence as a year-round "school of choice."

FAQ

Q1. What are the advantages of Santa Barbara Community Academy's smaller school size?

Ans. With only 230 students, the school can give each student a personalized, highly supervised, and close-knit learning environment.

Q2. How does the Santa Barbara Community Academy plan the time students spend in class each day?

Ans. Daily schedules are carefully planned to keep students focused on learning and making progress in a professional and structured school setting.

Q3. What will the math proficiency rates be at Santa Barbara Community Academy in 2026?

Ans. The school says that thirty-six percent of its students are good at math, and it focuses on basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Q4. How does the Santa Barbara Community Academy's year-round calendar help students?

Ans. The year-round schedule gives students stability and regular routines, which helps them keep up their academic progress all year long.

Q5. What do parents like about Santa Barbara Community Academy's personalized care?

Ans. Families believe that the smaller setting helps teachers give each child the help they need to do well in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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