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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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 853 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.
Public Schools 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
853 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, which is ranked #266 of all 1,931 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
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
418 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
55%
# Black Students
4 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
376 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
44%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,268 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,286
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,268
$19,787
Best Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 E. Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #22.
Refugio High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2975 E. Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 6 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 853 students.
What is the rank of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District is ranked #266 out of 1,931 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?
49% of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District 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 District?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $19,268 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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