Santa Barbara Senior High School

I was able to succeed, make new friends, and step outside my boundaries.

As an alum of this school and a parent of two recent graduates, I couldn't be happier with the education and opportunities provided by this school. The teachers, staff and administrators have difficult jobs--not enough funding, too many students, the need to address the social as well as academic needs of young people--but from many observations, they meet these challenges cheerfully and with real spirit. My advice to prospective students and incoming parents is to get involved as much as possible, in sports, the arts, the many clubs and organizations and take full advantage of what this wonderful school has to offer.

I am continuously impressed by the emphasis and availability of college awareness and prep services. There is a fully trained college counselor on staff and a college and career research and support center. There are also several programs to support and to reinforce good habits in students who do not have the family awareness and support to go on to college. The school also has an Alumni Association that gave over $100,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors and another $50,000 to alumni to continue college or to return to college.

For its commitment to help students prepare for their next steps in their lives and being open to introduce new workshops and educational resources into the High School. Great job!