Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara County · Catholic religious-affiliated
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- Where graduates go, as the school itself publishes it. Bishop Garcia Diego High School's own list ((2021-2025)), admitted: University of San Diego (33), California Lutheran University (29), The University of Arizona (29), Cal Poly SLO (27), Colorado (27).
- The UC pipeline here is real. 25 admissions to the top six UC campuses for a class of 62 seniors puts this school in roughly the top 18% of California high schools.
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Where graduates go — as published by the school
Bishop Garcia Diego High School publishes its college acceptances ((2021-2025)): 272 colleges with per-college counts — the largest counts were admitted to University of San Diego (33), California Lutheran University (29), The University of Arizona (29). See the full list ↓
Admissions at a glance
Is Bishop Garcia Diego High School a good school for college admissions?
Bishop Garcia Diego High School's UC Reach Score is 40 (Above average, top 25% in California; higher than 82% of California high schools), from 25 UC admits (counted at each UC) for 62 seniors in 2025, and it publishes a college list with per-college counts.
How hard is it to get into Bishop Garcia Diego High School?
Bishop Garcia Diego High School does not post an acceptance rate on its admissions pages.
From the school's own admissions pages and public filings. Dates verified Oct 1, 2026; exams verified September 2026. Full calendar: California private-school admissions tracker · entrance exams. More private high schools in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties · Entrance exams in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties
Private high schools near Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Five private high schools within 28 miles of Bishop Garcia Diego High School, with tuition and the exam each requires where the school publishes them.
| School | City | Miles | Grades | Tuition | Entrance exam | UC Reach Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Blanca School | Santa Barbara | 1.6 | 9–12 | $45,060 | No entrance exam posted | 63 |
| Cate School | Carpinteria | 16.2 | 9–12 | ISEE or SSAT | 51 | |
| Dunn School | Los Olivos | 24.5 | 6–12 | Test-optional: SSAT optional for grades 9-10… | 23 | |
| Oak Grove School | Ojai | 27.1 | Preschool–12 | No entrance exam posted | ||
| Midland School | Los Olivos | 27.3 | 9–12 | $83,900 | Test-optional (applies via SSAT Standard… |
Distances are straight-line miles between school locations. Tuition and exams are from each school's own admissions pages; see the entrance-exam guide.
Their published college acceptances
College acceptances
Bishop Garcia Diego High School publishes the colleges that admitted its graduates. What follows is copied from that document — 272 colleges, ordered by the number of students accepted.
Years, as the document states them
(2021-2025)
The ten largest counts, admitted
Is my kid's college on this list?
The school down the road: Laguna Blanca School
| College | Bishop Garcia Diego High School | Laguna Blanca School |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | 33 | 2 |
| University of Colorado, Boulder | 27 | 3 |
| California Lutheran University | 29 | 0 |
| The University of Arizona | 29 | 0 |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | 27 | 2 |
| Loyola Marymount University | 24 | 4 |
| University of Oregon | 27 | 0 |
| Arizona State University | 26 | 0 |
Each school's own printed counts (acceptances, (2021-2025) vs acceptances, Classes of 2022-2026); spans may differ.
All 272 colleges, as the document prints them
College · Students accepted
and 242 more
These graduates were admitted to the colleges above.
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Independently verified As published by Bishop Garcia Diego High School — School Profile (2025-2026) ↗. Found at: Page 3, heading 'COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (2021-2025)'.
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Where grads go — and what it costs & pays
UC admits by campus · Class of 2025
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How Bishop Garcia Diego High School compares for families
Above-average college outcomes statewide.
- ▸ StatewideUC Reach Score of 40 — 21 points above the California median of 19. Ahead of 82% of California high schools.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsTrails the peer median (UC Reach Score 40 vs a 49 median) across the 5 most similar nearby schools.
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Enrollment trend & projection
If this trend holds (+1.1%/yr, Total enrollment)
At tuition of $ / student:
| Horizon | Projected Total enrollment | Change | Tuition impact / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr (2026) | ~281 | +3 | $0 |
| 3 yr (2028) | ~287 | +9 | $0 |
| 5 yr (2030) | ~294 | +16 | $0 |
Straight-line extrapolation of the recent annual rate — a what-if, not a forecast of intent. Default = a typical CA Catholic high school ($10k–18k). Edit the figure to match your school.
How does Bishop Garcia Diego High School really compare on getting kids to college?
We've ranked it #7 of 10 most similar nearby schools on UC Reach. Unlock the full snapshot to see the head-to-head — who's ahead, by how much, and where it's heading.
Your similar-school group includes
Laguna Blanca School · Villanova Preparatory School · Cate School · LA Reina High School · Providence · Saint Bonaventure High School · +4 more
Diocesan context — Archdiocese of Los Angeles
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Financial figures aren't shown because Catholic (arch)dioceses don't file IRS Form 990 — they're covered by the USCCB Group Ruling (GEN 0928), which exempts dioceses, parishes, and parochial schools from individual filing. School counts above are hand-compiled from each diocese's published schools-department information.
Bishop Garcia Diego High School sent 91 applications to the six most selective University of California campuses and 27.5% were admitted, producing a UC Reach Score of 40 (top-6 UC admits per 100 seniors, counting a student at each campus that admitted them) — 21 points above the California median of 19, higher than 82% of California high schools. The school produces 14.5 UCLA + UC Berkeley admits per 100 seniors.
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Higher than 82% of California high schools (1105 ranked, ≥50 seniors)
Bishop Garcia Diego High School's UC Reach Score of 40 is in the top quartile statewide (median 19; top 25% bar 33) — but it's still below the top-10% bar of 53.
For context, the elite tier (top 1%) clears 95 — a gap of 55 pp from where this school sits.
Overall, Bishop Garcia Diego High School's UC Reach is higher than 82% of California high schools (1105 ranked).
Private-school figures come from the California Private School Affidavit. Per CDE, inclusion in private-school data is not an evaluation, approval, or endorsement of a school.
GPA figures reflect 2024 — UC has not yet released applicant/admit GPA for 2025.
UC Outcomes Trend — 2024–2025
Class size from CDE grade 12 enrollment. Campus-level data: applicant and admit totals count a student once at EACH campus. A senior admitted to UCLA and UC San Diego adds 2 to the admit total, so the total can exceed the senior class — that is the metric working as defined, not an error. The admit RATE is unaffected: both its numerator and denominator are campus-level.
Campus Breakdown — 2025
| Campus | Applicants | Admits | Enrollees | Admit Rate | UC Reach Score | Yield | Avg GPA (App) '24 | Avg GPA (Adm) '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley → Elite | 15 | 3 | —† | 20.0% | 5 | — | — | —† |
| UCLA → Elite | 22 | 6 | 5 | 27.3% | 10 | 83.3% | 3.62 | —† |
| UC San Diego → Selective | 14 | 4 | —† | 28.6% | 6 | — | 3.61 | —† |
| UC Santa Barbara → Selective | 14 | 5 | —† | 35.7% | 8 | — | 3.69 | —† |
| UC Irvine → Selective | 11 | —† | —† | —† | —† | — | 3.64 | —† |
| UC Davis → | 15 | 7 | —† | 46.7% | 11 | — | 3.60 | —† |
What This Means
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantBishop Garcia Diego High School is a private high school in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California with 62 seniors in the Class of 2025.
Its UC Reach Score is 40 (Above average, top 25% in California): 25 UC admits (counted at each UC) from a senior class of 62, so a student admitted to several campuses counts at each. That is higher than 82% of California high schools.
In 2025 its students filed 91 UC applications and received 25 offers, a UC admit rate of 27.5% (counted at each campus); 5 enrolled.
More of its graduates enrolled at UCLA than at any other UC campus (5 in 2025); UC Berkeley and UCLA together admitted 9.
Enrollment was 278 students in 2025, up 4% since 2020.
Bishop Garcia Diego High School publishes a college acceptances list for the (2021-2025): 272 colleges, with per-college counts; the largest counts are University of San Diego (33), California Lutheran University (29), The University of Arizona (29), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (27), University of Colorado, Boulder (27). Source: School Profile (2025-2026).
Sources: University of California Office of the President (admissions), California Department of Education (enrollment, A-G, college-going), and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
What is Bishop Garcia Diego High School's UC Reach Score? Bishop Garcia Diego High School's UC Reach Score is 40 (Above average, top 25% in California): 25 UC admits (counted at each UC) from a senior class of 62, so a student admitted to several campuses counts at each. That is higher than 82% of California high schools.
How many students from Bishop Garcia Diego High School got into a UC? In 2025 its students filed 91 UC applications and received 25 offers, a UC admit rate of 27.5% (counted at each campus); 5 enrolled.
Which UC campus do Bishop Garcia Diego High School graduates attend most? More of Bishop Garcia Diego High School's graduates enrolled at UCLA than at any other UC campus (5 in 2025); UC Berkeley and UCLA together admitted 9.
Where do Bishop Garcia Diego High School graduates go to college? Bishop Garcia Diego High School publishes a college acceptances list for the (2021-2025): 272 colleges, with per-college counts; the largest counts are University of San Diego (33), California Lutheran University (29), The University of Arizona (29), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (27), University of Colorado, Boulder (27). Source: School Profile (2025-2026).
How many students attend Bishop Garcia Diego High School? Enrollment was 278 students in 2025, up 4% since 2020.
Is Bishop Garcia Diego High School a good school for college admissions? Bishop Garcia Diego High School's UC Reach Score is 40 (Above average, top 25% in California; higher than 82% of California high schools), from 25 UC admits (counted at each UC) for 62 seniors in 2025, and it publishes a college list with per-college counts.
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