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Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 861 students in Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
861 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, which is ranked #267 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#304 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
415 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
56%
# Black Students
4 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
392 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
46%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
219
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
218
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,107 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,089 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,107
$19,942
Spending / Student
$19,089
$18,366
Best Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Refugio High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 861 students.
What is the rank of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District is ranked #267 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District?
48% of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% 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 District?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,089 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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