SA
High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Santa Ynez Valley Union High

Santa Ynez Valley Union High · Santa Barbara County · 2975 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

(805) 688-6487 · www.syvpirates.org/

7/10
#443
Rank 443 out of 1,227
Top 36%
English Language Arts6/10 · #580 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #403 · 67th percentile
Science8/10 · #367 · 72nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

Track Santa Ynez Valley Union High

Schools change. Get an email when its test scores or ranking update — about once a year. No spam.

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling wine country hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, this small-town high school serves a tight-knit community where agriculture, ranching, and outdoor life are woven into everyday culture. Families who love the slower pace of Santa Barbara County's inland valleys — think horseback riding, local rodeos, and weekend trips to the coast — tend to thrive here, and the school's solid math and science scores reflect a student body that takes academics seriously despite the laid-back surroundings. It's a genuine community school in the best sense, where students aren't lost in the crowd and the scenic setting is hard to beat.

Student Demographics

192 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
114 (59%)
White
69 (36%)
Multiple Races
7 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged66 (34%)
Students with Disabilities31 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

801
Enrollment
43.3
Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

93.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
21.8%
AP Participation
of students
185
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Pirates · CIF Central Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1812 · 18th percentile

17 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found