Santa Barbara High School

high school in Santa Barbara County, California, United States

Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) is a public high school in Santa Barbara, California, and one of the oldest high schools in the state, established in 1875. Known for its rich history, academic programs, and artistic achievements, SBHS serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District.[1]

Santa Barbara High School
Address
Map
700 East Anapamu Street

Santa Barbara
,
California

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1875
School districtSanta Barbara Unified School District
PrincipalElise Simmons
Faculty~100
Grades9–12
Enrollment~2,200
Color(s)Green and Gold
MascotDon
NewspaperThe Forge
Websitewww.sbunified.org

History

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Santa Barbara High School was established in 1875 and is among the oldest secondary schools in California. Initially serving as a small community school, SBHS expanded over the decades to accommodate a growing student population and now features a large campus that includes historic architecture and a performing arts theater.[2]

Campus

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The SBHS campus is noted for its historic buildings and lush landscapes. In addition to classrooms, it features athletic fields, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and the Marjorie Luke Theatre. The school's Spanish Colonial Revival architecture reflects Santa Barbara’s local heritage and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the campus.[3]

Santa Barbara High School Foundation

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The Santa Barbara High School Foundation supports school initiatives by raising funds for academic, athletic, and artistic programs. The foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for all SBHS students and bridging funding gaps.

References

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  1. e-yearbook.com (tm). "Santa Barbara Junior High School - Condor Yearbook (Santa Barbara, CA), Class of 1959, Page 12 of 60 | E-Yearbook.com has the largest online yearbook collection of college yearbooks, university yearbooks, high school yearbooks, middle school yearbooks, military yearbooks, and naval cruise books | Yearbook pictures | Yearbook photographs | Yearbook photos | Yearbook images". e-yearbook.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  2. https://www.edhat.com/news/santa-barbara-high-vada-program-receives-22m-grant-for-new-building
  3. "Santa Barbara High School International Student Exchange Program". High School Foreign Exchange Student Programs in Los Angeles. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

Other websites

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