St. Therese Classical Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–12
Santa Barbara, CA
5073 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Santa Barbara
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in California
In Santa Barbara, California, St. Therese Classical Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 38 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in California. Enrollment is up about 100% since 2017–18. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–12
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 7.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 13 girls, 25 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic schools in California.
- Compared with 21 Catholic schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
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?
Questions about St. Therese Classical Academy
What grades does St. Therese Classical Academy serve?
St. Therese Classical Academy serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend St. Therese Classical Academy?
About 38 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Therese Classical Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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