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Santa Ynez Valley Union High School vs. Santa Barbara Senior High School

Should you attend Santa Ynez Valley Union High School or Santa Barbara Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Santa Barbara Senior High School
700 East Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 850 students in grades 9-12, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,046 students in grades 9-12, Santa Barbara Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
850 students
2,046 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santa Barbara Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Barbara Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santa Barbara Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santa Barbara Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1852 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#6170 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santa Barbara Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
22%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Barbara Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Barbara Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
93%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Santa Barbara Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Santa Barbara Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
202
485
Grade 10 Students
219
449
Grade 11 Students
219
520
Grade 12 Students
210
592

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Santa Barbara Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santa Barbara Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santa Barbara Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santa Barbara Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santa Barbara Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Santa Barbara Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santa Barbara Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santa Barbara Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santa Barbara Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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