Serving 2,034 students in grades 9-12, Dos Pueblos Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,034 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dos Pueblos Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dos Pueblos Senior High School's student population of 2,034 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,034 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dos Pueblos Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dos Pueblos Senior High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1702 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
45%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dos Pueblos Senior High School's ranking?
Dos Pueblos Senior High School is ranked #1702 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dos Pueblos Senior High School often compared to?
Dos Pueblos Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dos Pueblos Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dos Pueblos Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dos Pueblos Senior High School?
2,034 students attend Dos Pueblos Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dos Pueblos Senior High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dos Pueblos Senior High School?
Dos Pueblos Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dos Pueblos Senior High School offer ?
Dos Pueblos Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dos Pueblos Senior High School part of?
Dos Pueblos Senior High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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