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#3803 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Cuyama Valley High
High School · Cuyama Joint Unified · New Cuyama, CA
A Cuyama Joint Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2300 Highway 166, New Cuyama, CA 93254
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cuyama Valley High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cuyama Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,603
Median home value
$216,400
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Connections Academy Central CoastCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cuyama Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cuyama Valley High is listed in Cuyama Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cuyama Valley High
Cuyama Valley High is a public high school in New Cuyama, CA, part of Cuyama Joint Unified, serving approximately 63 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,803 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cuyama Valley High
What grades does Cuyama Valley High serve?
Cuyama Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cuyama Valley High?
Cuyama Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuyama Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuyama Valley High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cuyama Valley High rank in CA?
Cuyama Valley High ranks #3,803 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cuyama Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cuyama Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cuyama Valley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cuyama Valley High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cuyama Valley High a charter school?
No, Cuyama Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cuyama Valley High a Title I school?
No, Cuyama Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cuyama Valley High?
84.1% of students at Cuyama Valley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (661) 766-2293
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 93254)
- 794
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93254; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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