Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara's student population of 74 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7085 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara's ranking?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is ranked #7085 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
The graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
74 students attend Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara offer ?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara part of?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is part of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara School District.
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