SBCEO At A Glance
Download the latest version of SBCEO At A Glance (November 2025)
Santa Barbara County Education Office has three primary functions:
1. Provide direct instruction to the county’s most vulnerable students through alternative, special education, and early childhood education programs.
2. Support and supplement local school districts with services that are necessary for their operations, including budget accountability and approval, technology and connectivity, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, professional development, and support for districts’ academic goals.
3. Lead and advocate on behalf of students, families, schools and school districts at the regional, state and federal levels in support of quality public education.
Quick Facts
Santa Barbara County Board of Education
Marybeth Carty, President
Nadra Ehrman, Vice President
Vedamarie Alvarez Flores
Katya Armistead
Judy Frost
Sarah Anne Read
Guy R. Walker
Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Susan Salcido
554 Certificated and Classified Employees
5 Divisions
Administrative Services
Curriculum & Instruction
Student & Community Services
Human Resources
Special Education
SBCEO Highlights
Partners in Education Mock Interviews: Students practice interview skills with local professionals
Career Technical Education Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Program: The first apprenticeship completer enjoys new teaching role
12th Annual A Salute to Teachers: SBCEO honors eight outstanding Santa Barbara County educators
2025 Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee: Elementary division winners celebrate achievement
Santa Barbara Countywide Education Job Fairs: Attendees explore employment opportunities within education
SBCEO 2025-26 Adopted Budget
Santa Barbara County K-12 Public Education by the Numbers 2024-25
K-12 Public School Enrollment: 67,011
School Districts: 20
Total Schools: 123 (including public schools, public charter schools, alternative schools, continuation schools, court schools, community schools)
Enrollment by Ethnicity 2024-25
2024-25 Enrollment Demographics
