About This School
San Marcos Senior High School is located in Santa Barbara, CA and is one of 7 high schools in Santa Barbara High School District. It is a public school that serves 1828 students in grades 9-12.
San Marcos Senior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See San Marcos Senior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
San Marcos Senior High School had an API growth score of 776 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. San Marcos Senior High School's 2011 base score was 771 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, San Marcos Senior High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about San Marcos Senior High School's students and teachers. more
San Marcos Senior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See San Marcos Senior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
San Marcos Senior High School had an API growth score of 776 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. San Marcos Senior High School's 2011 base score was 771 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, San Marcos Senior High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about San Marcos Senior High School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Santa Barbara County Special Education School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Santa Barbara County Rop-South High School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Laguna Blanca School 1.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Santa Barbara High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
San Marcos Senior High School4750 Hollister Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4581
www.sbsdk12.org
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1828
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, San Marcos Senior High School had 31% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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In 2010, San Marcos Senior High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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