Santa Ynez Valley Union High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Solvang, California 93463 · Santa Ynez Valley Union High
#253 of 1,343 high schools in California
#5913 of 16,910 nationally
About Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Santa Ynez Valley Union High is a public high located in Solvang, in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 801 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 253rd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 801.
There are 3 schools in Solvang; Santa Ynez Valley Union High ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Santa Ynez Valley Union High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Santa Ynez Elementary
Santa Ynez · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
147 students · 1.5 km away
College Elementary
Santa Ynez · Public elementary · Grades K–K
28 students · 1.9 km away
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Santa Ynez · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
189 students · 1.9 km away
Ballard Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–6
113 students · 3.8 km away
Solvang Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–8
602 students · 3.9 km away
Los Olivos Elementary
Los Olivos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
159 students · 6.5 km away
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Buellton · Charter other · Grades K–12
34 students · 7.9 km away
Jonata Middle
Buellton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
168 students · 9.1 km away
Oak Valley Elementary
Buellton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 9.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Ynez Valley Union High a good school?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High has a Success Index (US) of 59.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #253 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Santa Ynez Valley Union High rank in California?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High ranks #253 of 1,343 high schools in California and #5913 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High had 801 students in 2025.
Is Santa Ynez Valley Union High a elementary school or a high school?
Santa Ynez Valley Union High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Santa Ynez Valley Union High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.