Santa Ynez Valley Union High

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 2975 Mission Dr. in Solvang, California. Located within the broader Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metropolitan area and characterized as a distant town setting, the district operates two campus facilities focused exclusively on high school education for grades 9 through 12. The non-charter district serves a student body of 813 pupils, encompassing 179 ninth graders, 193 tenth graders, 213 eleventh graders, and 228 twelfth graders. The student community reflects a diverse background, including 409 Hispanic students, 358 White students, 35 multiracial students, and three students each identifying as American Indian, Asian, and Black, with a gender distribution of 429 male students, 382 female students, and two unspecified.

To deliver its high school curriculum and student services, the district maintains a substantial operational infrastructure backed by approximately 184 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's staffing model is anchored by nearly 85 FTE classroom teachers, supported by over 12 FTE instructional aides and nearly 87 FTE support staff personnel who assist with administrative, guidance, and campus operations. This balanced educator-to-support framework allows the district to maintain a specialized academic environment tailored to young adults preparing for higher education and career paths. Families, prospective students, and researchers can learn more about the district's programs by visiting their web portal at syvuhsd.org or contacting their administrative office directly at (805) 688-6487.