Santa Ynez Valley Union High

Santa Ynez Valley Union High
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
801 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, located in the heart of California’s Santa Ynez Valley, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. The school prides itself on a culture of academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program, represented by their mascot, the Pirate. With a commitment to preparing students for both higher education and career readiness, the campus offers a wide range of rigorous academic courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, as well as specialized programs designed to engage students in both the arts and sciences.

Beyond the classroom, Santa Ynez Valley Union High maintains a strong sense of community spirit and school pride. Students have access to a diverse array of athletic teams, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and leadership development. Situated in a unique rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to balance their academic pursuits with community involvement, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding Santa Ynez community.
801
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    400 (50.0%)
  • White
    358 (44.8%)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Phone: (805)688-6487
Website: http://www.syvpirates.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 179
Grade 10 193
Grade 11 208
Grade 12 221
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Refugio High
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
11 Students
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th