Welcome to Anacapa School

Our mission is to build an inclusive school that fosters close relationships, community involvement, and diverse opportunities for personal growth. Our tailored academics and experiential curriculum supports all types of learners. Anacapa develops resilient students who are confident, caring, and prepared to transform their world.

Join us for an Open House

OPEN HOUSE 1

Wednesday, November 13th

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

OPEN HOUSE 2

Thursday, December 5th

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Open House events will be followed by Coffee with the Head of School, Mari Talkin and Director of Admissions, Summer Foster.

Friday, November 15th: 8:30am - 9:30am

Monday, December 9th: 8:30am- 9:30am

Be Brilliant

Anacapa’s Academic Program centers on direct experience, exploration, and collaboration, offering a diverse and engaging curriculum that prepares students for college success and maximizes their intellectual and emotional potential.

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Chase Adventure

At Anacapa School, our ever-evolving elective classes, shaped by student interests and faculty collaboration, challenge students creatively, physically, and intellectually.

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Transform Your World

Anacapa’s bi-annual all-school adventures foster exploration, collaboration, and personal growth through exciting experiential learning trips.

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Learning Starts With Community

At Anacapa, we believe that learning starts with community, and our recent community service project in Costa Rica this past Spring 2024 exemplified this commitment.

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Fast Facts

Our student-to-faculty ratio is the best of any secondary school in Santa Barbara County and best in class nationally.
Our average financial aid award is $22,000.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
National Association of Independent Schools
California Association of Independent Schools

Recent News

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Sep 9, 2024

Santa Barbara MAGAZINE: Great Schools!

Sep 9, 2024

At ANACAPA SCHOOL learning starts with community. Our inclusive, tight-knit community fosters close relationships, community involvement, and diverse opportunities for personal growth.

Sep 9, 2024

Jun 20, 2024

Anacapa School Students Experience Costa Rican Culture of ‘Pura Vida’

Jun 20, 2024

This year, however, dean of students Jacob Pepper thought out-of-the-country.

“Anacapa is known for its school trips, but to put together something that has multiple modes of travel, including international flights, and with all the unknowns of being in another country, making the commitment to take our students to Costa Rica was an out-of-the-box approach to experiential learning,” he said.

Jun 20, 2024

May 8, 2024

Anacapa School Participates in Inspiring Blind Fitness Waterfront Surrey Bike Ride

May 8, 2024

In a heartwarming and educational activity, Anacapa School students partnered with blind and low-vision participants for an surrey bike ride along the Santa Barbara waterfront.

May 8, 2024

Feb 21, 2024

THE NEXT WAVE FOR ANACAPA SCHOOL: PRO SURFER SHAUN TOMSON RETURNS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS

Feb 21, 2024

Anacapa School was delighted to welcome back renowned professional surfer Shaun Tomson last Thursday for an inspiring and motivating presentation. Tomson, celebrated for his achievements in the world of professional surfing, returned to his roots to share his passion for life and self-discovery through his empowering program, The Code Method.

Feb 21, 2024