For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,799 students in 93454, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93454, CA are Olive Grove Charter - Buellton, Pioneer Valley High School and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93454 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93454, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93454 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pioneer Valley High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93454, CA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 E. Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Grades: 9-12
| 3,220 students
Rank: #33.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 N. H St. Ste.s Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #44.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.1
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Maria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. Brd.way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 3,196 students
93454, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93454, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93454, CA include Olive Grove Charter - Buellton, Pioneer Valley High School and Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc.
How many public high schools are located in 93454?
6 public high schools are located in 93454.
What is the racial composition of students in 93454?
93454 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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