For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 861 students in Solvang, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Solvang, 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.
Solvang, 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 Solvang have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Solvang, 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Solvang, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Refugio High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6487
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Solvang, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-5112
Grades: 5-8
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Solvang, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Solvang, CA include Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and Refugio High School.
How many public high schools are located in Solvang?
2 public high schools are located in Solvang.
What is the racial composition of students in Solvang?
Solvang public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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