Laguna Blanca School

4125 Paloma Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110-0931 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Laguna Blanca School develops the intellectual, social, physical, artistic, and ethical lives of our students by providing a comprehensive and personalized Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade educational experience that prepares them for college and lifelong success. Laguna Blanca School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades K-12. Its innovative program enriches the lives of students through a balance of outstanding academics, the arts, athletics, and a community that celebrates the dignity and worth of each individual. On beautiful campuses within a safe, nurturing environment, dedicated faculty and staff inspire success. Small classes offer individual attention and close interpersonal exchanges....

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School Overview:

 
Laguna Blanca School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1933
County Santa Barbara County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 410 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 13% 37%
Students by Grade
Kind - 17 students
Grade 1 - 21 students
Grade 2 - 15 students
Grade 3 - 21 students
Grade 4 - 21 students
Grade 5 - 18 students
Grade 6 - 22 students
Grade 7 - 44 students
Grade 8 - 48 students
Grade 9 - 40 students
Grade 10 - 46 students
Grade 11 - 53 students
Grade 12 - 44 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 56 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 67%
Number of AP Courses 19
Average SAT score 1920
Average ACT score 26
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes K $17500 Gr 1-6 $19200 Gr 7-8 $20950 Gr. 9-12: $21,900
% on Financial Aid 21%
Average Financial Aid Grant $12,000
Head of School Paul Slocombe
Admissions Director Joyce E Balak
Sport
Total Sports Offered 15
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFlag Football
FootballGolf
LacrosseSailing
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volley Ball 

School Notes:

  • Laguna Blanca School develops the intellectual, social, physical, artistic, and ethical lives of our students by providing a comprehensive and personalized Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade educational experience that prepares them for college and lifelong success. Laguna Blanca School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades K-12. Its innovative program enriches the lives of students through a balance of outstanding academics, the arts, athletics, and a community that celebrates the dignity and worth of each individual. On beautiful campuses within a safe, nurturing environment, dedicated faculty and staff inspire success. Small classes offer individual attention and close interpersonal exchanges.
  • Profile last updated: 07/15/2009

In the News:

  • VCA blanks Blanca (Santa Maria Times)
    posted on October 7, 2009 at 06:04:34 am
    The Valley Christian Academy football Lions remain undefeated through three games of the preseason after a 46-0 home victory over Santa Barbara’s Laguna Blanca School Saturday afternoon in Santa Maria.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (93110)
School Zip (93110)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 15,751 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 48% 32%
Population Average Age 41 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $52,493 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 41 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (93110)


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% Owning / % Renting 67% / 33% 55% / 45%

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