CaliforniaSchoolsLa Cumbre Junior High

La Cumbre Junior High

PublicRegularGrades 78
Santa Barbara, California · Santa Barbara Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students426
Student:Teacher17.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
426
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+19.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

La Cumbre Junior High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Santa Barbara, California. The school enrolls 426 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.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictSanta Barbara Unified
County6083
CitySanta Barbara
ZIP93101
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060141406024

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment426
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino88.6%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
88.6%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
1.5%
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 %85%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)