Academic Resources for Santa Barbara Unified School District
Varsity Tutors serves students in Santa Barbara Unified School District, a public school district serving the Santa Barbara area in California. The district educates 12,579 students across 17 schools, maintaining a 92% graduation rate.
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17
Schools12,579
Total Students17
Schools92%
Graduation Rate1280
Avg SAT28
Avg ACT19:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in Santa Barbara Unified School District
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- CAASPP (Grades 3-5)
- SBAC (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Santa Barbara Unified School District students, school information, and other academic resources.
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportMiddle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringHigh Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringOther Schools
Alternative & Special ProgramsDistrict Performance
92%
Students graduating on time1280
Combined score28
Composite score$16,835
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Santa Barbara Unified School District
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