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6.1 avg / 10

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District

School District · Solvang, California

Students: 862
Teachers (FTE): 44

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

2

2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,274

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.6:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$19,274

+$1,627 vs California median

District size

862 students

Smaller than California median

About Santa Ynez Valley Union High

Santa Ynez Valley Union High is a Solvang, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 862 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. The district invests $19,274 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Santa Ynez Valley Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Santa Ynez Valley Union High, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Santa Ynez Valley Union High students show an average math proficiency of 30.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.

The district includes 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Santa Ynez Valley Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.5%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 46.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Ynez Valley Union High with test data.

Schools in Santa Ynez Valley Union High

2 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Solvang
Total Enrollment
862
Teachers (FTE)
44
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Santa Ynez Valley Union High?

Santa Ynez Valley Union High has 2 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Santa Ynez Valley Union High?

The average composite rating for Santa Ynez Valley Union High is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Ynez Valley Union High?

Santa Ynez Valley Union High spends $19,274 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Ynez Valley Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Ynez Valley Union High is 19.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Santa Ynez Valley Union High?

Santa Ynez Valley Union High is the highest-rated school in Santa Ynez Valley Union High with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Santa Ynez Valley Union High?

Across schools in Santa Ynez Valley Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
30.5%
ELA Proficiency
46.2%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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