There are some good aspects to the school but the bad out way the good. There are better schools…read moreout there, even the public ones. Save your money and heartache.

CCA has the highest expectation for academic excellence. The teachers and leadership team are…read moreDEDICATED. Their love for Christ, for the students and passion for education & spiritual excellence, is the driving force each and every day. The small class size, individualized instructions and the variety of creative approach to attending the students' different abilities set up the best chances for the students to succeed. All my kids attend CCA and they LOVE going to school. CCA's tuition is one of the most affordable around Santa Barbara.

As a parent, please be careful of the counseling department at this school. They will allow an…read moreunlicensed counselor to do "therapy" sessions without parental knowledge.

My son is currently going to this school, I highly don't recommend going to this school for…read moremultiple reasons, one of them being, the first 3 weeks of school there were 3 fights, the ""food had spoil on the bottom of the pizza and unknown mucosae, on the patty of the burger and when my son went to return the food items he was given a small salad, so i don't recommend the school food. also my son and a couple of his friend said there were people vaping and smoking in the bathrooms. also in P.E when my son was changing into his P.E uniform one of the students had a knife on him which he used to take of a tag on his friend cloths, and when we when to report the issue they told us not to share any information and use stop it. Also a couple of my sons friends have covid overall there are a couple 100 kids with coivd currently going to the school and the school doesn't tell the parents about the % of coivd kids in school. also they are minimizing safety for the students by adding more kids to the classroom and the teachers letting kids go outside, and when the group of kids go out side mostly they take off the masks. I highly don't recommend to go to this school.

I may not know how to file my taxes or get a job, but I sure can tell you all about the symbolism…read moreof characters in All American Boys.

Class of 97 anyone? What do you say about a high school? I had a great experience at DP. There were…read morea ton of extracurriculars, interesting clubs, some excellent teachers. And back when I was there they had Latin, loved that! Lunch time activities in the greek theater, an open and airy campus. One star detracted for a small theater and no stadium.. do they have one now? Go Chargers.

Brandon is an amazing elementary school who has very engaging teachers, a wonderful campus, and…read moregreat families.

Attending San Marcos was an incredible experience for my siblings and me (Classes of 2014, 2019,…read moreand 2023). The teachers' dedication and passion created an engaging, but also comforting and safe learning environment. They went above and beyond to ensure our success and made even the most challenging topics accessible. Their personalized attention and tailored teaching methods helped us grow academically. The extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs offered something for everyone and created a sense of belonging. SM also embraced diversity and created an inclusive community; I made lifelong friends from different backgrounds, expanding my horizons and learning from different perspectives. I'm very grateful to the teachers and staff for their dedication, enthusiasm, and support, especially to my French teacher Mrs. Cummings if you're out there reading this. If you're looking for a school that provides an excellent education while also creating an environment for personal growth and lasting memories, I 110% recommend San Marcos!!

Would not recommend had a bad experience with Jason Fowle as a PE teacher, racist towards my race…read more(mexicans). I decided to update my review and bump it up from 1 star to 3, the reason for this is because although the altercation with the racist teacher (Jason) didn't make my experience very good he was only a bad apple out of the batch, the other teachers were absolutely awesome such as Mr Oftedal from Social studies or Mrs Rocha from Spanish, those teachers rock and I would definitely take them again!

Looking for strong academics with incredible teachers and staff? Come check out Laguna Blanca…read moreeither at the Lower Campus (elementary)in Montecito or the Upper Campus (middle & high school) in Hope Ranch. Both campuses are beautiful, large green spaces and expansive with nice classrooms and many outdoor areas for learning and exploring. There is a huge field for sports at the Upper Campus. Brand new science and engineering labs and classrooms are at the Upper Campus and it's all under the expertise of brilliant teachers who care about their students. The academics are very strong here and they raise the bar high for all students, but in a way that is not stressful. They work hard to support each student's needs. From the core classes to the electives to summer camp....they have it all. Want to get involved as a parent? They have the Parent's Auxillary and board with activities and events all year long. The administration here is tops on both campuses. Friendly, intelligent, kind, hard working and truly devoted team of people at every level here.

I had the best experiences attending this school, and their rigorous academic standards well…read moreprepared me for college and law school.

Today's college application process is full of hurdles and potential minefields, particularly if…read moreone is applying to several colleges. I used Balanced College Planning in Santa Barbara to help me with the process and I'm so glad I did! Rya Carpenter and Jean Fox have many years of experience supporting students in the application process and they are outstanding, value-minded professionals at helping students navigate that complex process. I worked very closely with Jean Fox, who patiently asked questions to understand my needs (my #1 goal was to transfer into UCSB, which is local for me). Jean provided clear direction, great insights and laser focus on the many steps required to create my strongest possible application. Jean was always cheerful, supportive, flexible and a pleasure to work with. Whether you are entering the college application as a high school student or as a transfer student (I am an older student), I would highly recommend Jean, Rya and Balanced College Planning! This Wednesday, I received my acceptance letter to UCSB. I couldn't be happier!

Rya's skills, knowledge and passion gave our family the tools to assist our two kids in their quest…read morefor their #1 college choice. She is a coach, a trusted advisor and a realist in helping us understand the process along with what scholarship may or may not be available. Anyone looking to get an "edge" in the competitive college application process, we strongly encourage you to hire Rya. If we had two more kids, we certainly would! Steve &Debbie Woodward