For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 853 students in Santa Ynez, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Ynez, CA are Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Refugio High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ynez, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Ynez have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Santa Ynez, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Ynez Valley Union 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Ynez, CA (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
Santa Ynez, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 398
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Ynez, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Ynez, CA include Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Refugio High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Ynez?
2 public high schools are located in Santa Ynez.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ynez?
Santa Ynez public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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