Dos Pueblos High School is a public high school located in Goleta, California, northwest of Santa Barbara. Located adjacent to the foothills on the edge of the Goleta Valley in an area known as El Encanto Heights, it serves a student body of approximately 2,300 in grades 9-12.
Serving 2,149 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 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dos Pueblos Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Goleta, CA, covering approximately 141.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 9.2 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 2,149 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,149 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dos Pueblos Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dos Pueblos Senior High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold, Vegas Gold
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 #1810 out of 9,523 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Dos Pueblos Senior High School?
2,149 students attend Dos Pueblos Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dos Pueblos Senior High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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