Serving 847 students in grades 9-12, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Santa Ynez Valley Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
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Santa Ynez Valley Union High School's student population of 847 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1814 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
49%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is ranked #1814 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Ynez Valley Union High School often compared to?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dos Pueblos Senior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Ynez Valley Union High School?
847 students attend Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Ynez Valley Union High School offer ?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Ynez Valley Union High School part of?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is part of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District.
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