Santa Barbara County Special Education

About Santa Barbara County Special Education

Santa Barbara County Special Education is dedicated to providing quality education and support services to students with special needs. The county offers a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student and their family.
The county’s Special Education Department provides a range of services including assessment, individualized education plans, and specialized instruction. The department works with schools, families, and other community members to ensure that students with disabilities receive the best possible education.
The county also offers a variety of programs and services to help families and students with special needs. These include support groups, parent education classes, and transition services. The county also provides information about community resources and services for students with disabilities.
Santa Barbara County Special Education is committed to providing quality education and support services that meet the needs of all students. The county works to ensure that students with disabilities are provided with the best possible education and support services.

Address:	4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Phone:	(805) 964-4711
Site:	sbceo.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	65 students

Overview Santa Barbara County Special Education

Santa Barbara County Special Education serves 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Santa Barbara County Special Education placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Santa Barbara County Special Education

Santa Barbara County Special Education is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Santa Barbara County Special Education is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.