Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, Refugio High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Refugio High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Refugio High School's student population of 6 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
6 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Refugio High School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Refugio High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Refugio High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-ML2C4i.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Refugio High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Refugio High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-ODSjzH.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Refugio High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Refugio High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-YxA8XP.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Refugio High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Refugio High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-bthczHV.png)
Asian
n/a
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Refugio High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Refugio High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-NcWrCS.png)
Hispanic
100%
55%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Refugio High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Refugio High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-byMynnD.png)
Black
n/a
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Refugio High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Refugio High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-6e5qan.png)
White
n/a
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Refugio High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Refugio High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-bpwc824.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Refugio High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Refugio High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-DC7z0m.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Refugio High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Refugio High School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-F66A3w.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-b2A2JfO.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Refugio High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Refugio High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-b425HbG.png)
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Refugio High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Refugio High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-bfVQ6Xx.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Refugio High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Refugio High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/129000/128918/refugio-high-school-chart-SJhIk5.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Refugio High School?
The graduation rate of Refugio High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Refugio High School?
6 students attend Refugio High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Refugio High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Refugio High School?
Refugio High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Refugio High School offer ?
Refugio High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Refugio High School part of?
Refugio High School is part of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District.
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