Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Santa Barbara County school performance
Santa Ynez Valley Union High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among California school districts.
55.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.1% |
| District Reading Rank | 269 / 977 (73rd percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 495 / 977 (49th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Spend per Student | $18,288 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 812 |
| Low-Income Students | 222 (27.3%) |
| English Learners | 22 (2.7%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 4.8 points from last year and rose 9.9 points over the full period. Math fell 5.8 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math +2.0 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Chris Johnson President | 2024 | 2028 |
Sheri Noble Clerk | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Brian Robinson Board Member | N/A | 2026This year! |
Kathy Grace-Velazquez Board Member | N/A | 2026This year! |
Todd Lefemine Board Member | N/A | 2026This year! |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 22.2 points in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 25.7 points in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Santa Ynez Valley Union High rank in California?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High ranks No. 269 of 977 in reading and No. 495 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in Santa Ynez Valley Union High compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 40.4%, compared with 45.3% at a typical California high district. In math, it is 13.5%, compared with 19.5%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
High districts in Santa Barbara County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez Valley Union HighThis district | 31.1% | 55.7% |
| Santa Maria Joint Union High | 19.5% | 46.7% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 74 California high districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
