Private · Est. 1933
Laguna Blanca School
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Quick facts
- Grades served
- EK-12 (Upper School grades 9-12)
- Enrollment
- 449
- Founded
- 1933
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~8:1
- Mascot
- Owls
- School colors
- Blue and white
- Head of school
- Ron Cino, Head of School (2025-26 Laguna Blanca HS Profile, lagunablanca.org; rcino@lagunablanca.org). NOT Rob Hereford — Hereford was the PRIOR head and left Laguna Blanca in 2021 to lead Metairie Park Country Day School.
- Phone
- (805) 687-2461
- Website
- www.lagunablanca.org
About
Founded in 1933, Laguna Blanca School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school spanning early kindergarten through grade 12 across two campuses (a Lower School in Montecito and the main Hope Ranch-area campus on Paloma Drive). Its Upper School (grades 9-12) is a small, selective college-prep program, and its Owls field roughly 30 middle- and upper-school athletic teams in the CIF Southern Section.
Academics & public data
Academic indicators
- Faculty
- 62 classroom teachers, 72% with advanced degrees (2026, PrivateSchoolReview)
- Average ACT
- 29 (2026, PrivateSchoolReview)
- Average SAT
- 1330 (2026, PrivateSchoolReview)
- Niche grade
- A+ overall (2026, Niche; 4.02/5 from 42 reviews)
- Average SAT/ACT
- SAT mean: EBRW 655, Math 643 (mid-50% 640-680 / 620-680); ACT mean 27 (mid-50% 24-30) (2025-26 Laguna Blanca HS Profile PDF, lagunablanca.org). This supersedes PrivateSchoolReview's 1330 SAT / 29 ACT.
- AP/Advanced courses offered
- 20 AP/advanced courses (2026, PrivateSchoolReview)
Funding
- Tuition
- Grades 7-12 ~$42,914; Grades EK-6 ~$36,982 (2025-26, school site)
- Title I status
- Private (not Title I); does not report CA state academic data
Data as of 2025-26.
AP & advanced coursework
Offers 20 AP/advanced courses (2026, PrivateSchoolReview); a clean per-course AP list is not published. Average class size 12, student-teacher ratio 7:1. NAIS/WASC/CAIS member. Co-ed, EK-12, two campuses (Lower School in Montecito, main Hope Ranch-area campus on Paloma Dr).
Athletics
Fall
Football
Boys · Varsity
Girls Volleyball
Girls · Varsity
Cross Country
Coed · Varsity
Boys and girls teams.
Winter
Boys Soccer
Boys · Varsity
Won first Frontier League title in 11 years in 2025-26 (outscored league foes 48-12); coach Rick Rodriguez named Frontier League Coach of the Year; Baylor Wilson set a program record with 31 goals.
Girls Soccer
Girls · Varsity
Reached the CIF-SS playoffs in 2025-26; Arden Blagden named Frontier League Offensive Player of the Year.
Boys Basketball
Boys · Varsity
Freshman guard Holden Pak earned All-Frontier League First Team.
Girls Basketball
Girls · Varsity
Carolina Duron-Angeles and Kate Becerra earned All-Frontier League First Team selections.
Spring
Baseball
Boys · Varsity
Softball
Girls · Varsity
Boys Lacrosse
Boys · Varsity
Girls Lacrosse
Girls · Varsity
Golf
Coed · Varsity
Boys and girls golf teams.
Track & Field
Coed · Varsity
Beach Volleyball
Girls · Varsity
Year-round
Tennis
Coed · Varsity
Boys and girls teams compete in CIF-SS.
Intramural sports
No formal intramural program; athletics are interscholastic in CIF, with ~30 middle/upper school teams. Each Upper School student must participate in at least one sport per year (independent PE options like gymnastics, sailing, horseback riding, or fencing also satisfy this).
Championships & athletic honors
- Standout programs
- Small independent school; boys soccer was the standout in 2025-26 (Frontier League champions). Multiple basketball players earned All-Frontier League First Team honors.
- League championships
- Tri-County Athletic Association (Frontier League for soccer). Boys Soccer won the Frontier League title in 2025-26 — its first in 11 years — outscoring league foes 48-12 (coach Rick Rodriguez named Frontier League Coach of the Year; Baylor Wilson set a program record with 31 goals). (data/sports.json, sourced from Noozhawk.)
- CIF Southern Section titles
- No CIF-SS championship years were verifiable. Girls Soccer reached the CIF-SS playoffs in 2025-26.
Compare across schools: Volleyball · Football · Basketball · Soccer · Baseball · Softball · Tennis · Track & Field · Cross Country · Lacrosse · Golf
Clubs & activities
Academic
Club for discussing philosophy.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Club introducing students to finance.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Classics/classical studies club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Competitive mock trial club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Arts
Club for students interested in writing and composing songs.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Student arts club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Student publication/club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Cultural
Alliance supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Service
Student club focused on emergency and disaster preparedness.
How to join: Contact Dean of Students Blake Dorfman (bdorfman@lagunablanca.org).
Student club promoting health and wellness in the school community.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Student service club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Service-oriented student club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Club promoting environmental awareness.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Service club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Service club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Club raising awareness and support for childhood cancer.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Community service club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Special Interest
Outdoor recreation, wellness, and fitness club tied to the Los Padres region.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Club for students interested in fishing.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Student club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Student club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Student discussion club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Community/fellowship-oriented club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Pickleball club with an environmental cause focus.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
School spirit club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Rock climbing club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Aviation interest club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
STEM
Club supporting and promoting women in science, technology, engineering, and math.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
STEM-focused student club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Astronomy club.
How to join: Contact the Dean of Students.
Facilities
- Campus— Hope Ranch campus at 4125 Paloma Drive (Early Kindergarten-Grade 12)
- Tennis Courts
- Athletic Fields— Playing fields on the Hope Ranch (Paloma Drive) campus against the Santa Ynez Mountains
- Merovick Gymnasium— Gym for basketball, volleyball, and events
- Beach Volleyball Courts— Sand volleyball courts on campus
Leadership opportunities
- ASB / student government
- Student publications (e.g., The Mariposa)
- Theatrical productions
- Student-founded and -led clubs (club officers)
- Team captains
- STEM competition teams
College & career support
Laguna Blanca runs a four-year, grade-by-grade college counseling program led by a three-person team (Co-Directors Lalitha Otterness and Veronica Flores; Daniel Reisman, Registrar/Coordinator). It includes individualized course planning, extracurricular/summer guidance, standardized-test strategy, and a fit-over-rankings philosophy. AP exams and a UC A-G approved course list are offered. Graduates have been accepted to highly selective universities (Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, Duke, etc.); no aggregate matriculation percentage is published.
Community
Parent–Teacher Association
Parent involvement runs through the Laguna Blanca Family Association (not a PTA), supporting events such as Family Festival, Homecoming, and the Golden Oak Gala.
Athletic boosters
No dedicated athletic booster club is advertised; athletics and programs are supported through the school and the Laguna Fund / Family Association.
Tuition
Grades 7-12 ~$42,914; Grades EK-6 ~$36,982 (2025-26, school site)
Frequently asked questions
- What grades does Laguna Blanca School serve?
- Laguna Blanca School serves grades EK-12 (Upper School grades 9-12).
- How many students attend Laguna Blanca School?
- Laguna Blanca School enrolls approximately 449 students, based on the most recent published figures.
- Is Laguna Blanca School a public or private school?
- Laguna Blanca School is a private high school.
- What is Laguna Blanca School's mascot?
- Laguna Blanca School's mascot is the Owls, and its school colors are blue and white.
- When was Laguna Blanca School founded?
- Laguna Blanca School was founded in 1933.
- What sports does Laguna Blanca School offer?
- Laguna Blanca School fields 15 sports teams. See the Athletics section above for the full list by season.
- How much is tuition at Laguna Blanca School?
- Laguna Blanca School's tuition is Grades 7-12 ~$42,914; Grades EK-6 ~$36,982 (2025-26, school site). Confirm the current figure and what it includes directly with the school.
- Where is Laguna Blanca School located?
- Laguna Blanca School is located at 4125 Paloma Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110.
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