How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Goleta Valley Junior High | La Cuesta Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Goleta, CA | Santa Barbara, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 731 | 77 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.7% | 76.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Goleta Valley Junior High | La Cuesta Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,787 | $19,787 |
| District | Santa Barbara Unified | Santa Barbara Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Goleta Valley Junior High | La Cuesta Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.3% | 3.9% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.8% | 94.8% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Goleta Valley Junior High | La Cuesta Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 365.5:1 | 77:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.