Overview
La Cuesta Continuation High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Santa Barbara, California. The school enrolls 77 students. It is part of the Santa Barbara Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSanta Barbara Unified
County6083
CitySanta Barbara
ZIP93101
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060141406023
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment77
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino90.8%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)