Serving 852 students in grades 9-12, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School's student population of 852 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Santa Ynez Valley Union High School often compared to?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dos Pueblos Senior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Ynez Valley Union High School?
852 students attend Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Ynez Valley Union High School offer ?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Ynez Valley Union High School part of?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is part of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District.
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