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Fusion Academy

Independent school · Grades 6–12

Santa Barbara, CA

510 State St Ste 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 7 independent schools in Santa Barbara

In Santa Barbara, California, Fusion Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 95 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 184 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
95
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 76 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
184 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of independent schools in California.
    • Compared with 156 independent schools in California.

    Students by grade

    615
    716
    814
    914
    1011
    1111
    1214

    Student body

    White83%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Black3%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian2%

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Fusion Academy

    What grades does Fusion Academy serve?

    Fusion Academy serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Fusion Academy?

    About 95 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Fusion Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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