For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 241 students in 93101, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 93101, CA are Alta Vista Alternative High School, Alta Vista and La Cuesta Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93101 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93101, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93101 have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alta Vista Alternative High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93101, CA Public High Schools (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 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Alta Vista
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Gr: 7-9 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
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 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
93101, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Summit High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Summit High School Ii (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 East Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-7490
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 93101, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 93101, CA include Alta Vista Alternative High School, Alta Vista and La Cuesta Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93101?
3 public high schools are located in 93101.
What is the racial composition of students in 93101?
93101 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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