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Goleta Valley Junior High

Santa Barbara Unified · Santa Barbara County · 6100 Stow Canyon Road, Goleta, CA 93117-1705

(805) 967-3486 · www.sbunified.org

8/10
#320
Rank 320 out of 1,315
Top 24%
English Language Arts7/10 · #409 · 69th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #266 · 80th percentile
Science8/10 · #283 · 79th percentile

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School Overview

Goleta Valley Junior High sits in the heart of Goleta, the laid-back coastal city just west of Santa Barbara that locals often call "the Good Land." Families drawn to the area's mix of beach culture, UCSB energy, and tight-knit neighborhoods will find a solid middle school here, with particularly strong math and science scores that reflect the community's tech-and-research-oriented character. It's a great fit for families who want a well-rounded academic foundation without the intensity of more competitive urban schools, all while raising kids in one of the most naturally beautiful corners of California.

Student Demographics

697 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
342 (49%)
White
246 (35%)
Multiple Races
55 (8%)
Asian
42 (6%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners173 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged323 (46%)
Students with Disabilities89 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

731
Enrollment
37.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
26.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #838 · 39th percentile

73 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found