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Santa Barbara School District California USA Powder Puff 2019

Santa Barbara Unified School District

Established: 1866
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School Facts

  • Number of Students
    2100
  • Student Population
    CoEd - School for both genders
  • Accommodation
    Homestay Accommodation
  • Religious Affiliation
    Not religious
  • Program Length Available
    Spring Semester, Fall Semester, Fall Year

School Description

DISTRICT PROFILE
International students can study at one of three high schools in the Santa Barbara area: Dos Pueblos High School, San Marcos High School, or Santa Barbara High School. Collectively, these schools offer international students a challenging and varied curriculum, with more than 200 academic and elective courses to choose from. All three schools feature Advanced Placement courses, while Dos Pueblos High School is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.

FACILITIES
Each school campus is about 40 acres, and has specific amenities tailored to their special programs. Facilities will vary per campus, but generally include sports fields, libraries, performing arts centers, and more.

SPORTS AND ARTS
The school district is known for its athletic achievement, and has seen many students go on to become professional athletes and Olympians. Being so close to Los Angeles, students attending Santa Barbara have taken the opportunity to become award-winning actors or film makers. Singer Katy Perry is a graduate!

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
A two hour drive north from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara features beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, and colorful culture. It is home to the world famous Stearns Wharf, the zoological gardens, and Old Mission Santa Barbara.

                  


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Famous Alumni

Josh Brolin - Academy award nominee actor
Katy Perry (2003, did not graduate) - recording artist, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman
Chuck Liddell - wrestler and football player, retired professional MMA fighter, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and UFC Hall of Fame member

  • 9, 10, 11, 12 Grades at School
  • 40 acres Campus Size
  • 1% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
Yes
Student Population
CoEd - School for both genders
Teacher/Student Ratio
1:35
SAT Average
1160
ACT Average
24
English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
Yes
Speciality Programs
International Baccalaureate available at Dos Pueblos High School.
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Football, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo
Arts
Art, Dance Composition, Directing, Drama, Studio Art - 2D Design, Studio Art - 3D Design, Studio Art - Drawing, Video Production
Music
Band - Concert, Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band
Advanced Courses (AP, A-Levels)
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Economics, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Microeconomics, Statistics
Languages
French, Latin, Spanish
Clubs and Extracurricular
Computer Club, Dance Team, eSports, Surf Club, Thespian Society
Accepting Students in Grades
9, 10, 11, 12
Ages Accepted
14-17
ELTiS Minimum
215
TOEFL Minimum
50
Other - Eligibility Requirements?
Must take California state English exam (CELDT) upon arrival. Need all supplemental forms completed by May 15th. (Notarized parental consent form, financial support letter, complete package). School will start reviewing applications in March 2017. Santa Barbara will need to have their immunization form as part of the application. Signed and stamped by the doctor. Ours won’t be valid

More School Photos!

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Blogs and News!

Students studying on the front lawn of their boarding schools.
by Educatius Group
Students from Educatius Group outside their school
from Educatius Group
Educatius students celebrate another year studying in the US!
by Educatius Group
International student from Orono High School, Maine.
by Educatius Group
Educatius Group was featured in USNWR
by Educatius Group
Emma from Austria buys ice cream in California
by Emma from Austria

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