Santa Barbarans pride themselves on knowing their area best, but how well do you know about the critical needs our area, and thousands of families, face? Take this quiz to learn about some of the most pressing issues facing Santa Barbarans in need.
1
What is the percentage of school children in the Santa Barbara School Districts who qualify for free or reduced lunches (low-income)?
10%
32%
44%
54%
2
Approximately how many Santa Barbara County school children experience homelessness each year?
400
1,000
2,000
3,000
3
By the age of three, a child’s brain has grown to this percentage of its adult capacity:
50%
65%
75%
90%
4
The percentage of mothers of all Santa Barbara County 5-year-olds who did not graduate high school:
12%
26%
38%
49%
5
The percentage increase of adults over the age of 75 living in poverty during the past 20 years:
5%
12%
18%
25%
6
The individual median annual retirement income in Santa Barbara County is:
$12,000
$19,900
$26,200
$42,400
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