Santa Ynez Valley Charter

1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Ynez Valley Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Ynez Valley Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Santa Ynez Valley Charter's student population of 165 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
165 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Ynez Valley Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Ynez Valley Charter is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3115 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Ynez Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Ynez Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Santa Ynez Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
55%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Ynez Valley Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Ynez Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Ynez Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Ynez Valley Charter's ranking?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter is ranked #3115 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Ynez Valley Charter often compared to?
Santa Ynez Valley Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Santa Ynez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
165 students attend Santa Ynez Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Santa Ynez Valley Charter students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Ynez Valley Charter offer ?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Santa Ynez Valley Charter part of?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter is part of Santa Ynez Valley Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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