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Dos Pueblos Senior High School vs. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School

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School Overview

School
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
7266 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
2975 Mission Dr.
Solvang, CA 93463
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Dos Pueblos Senior 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 2,075 students in grades 9-12, Dos Pueblos Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,075 students
850 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dos Pueblos Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dos Pueblos Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dos Pueblos Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1810 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1852 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dos Pueblos Senior 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 Ynez Valley Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dos Pueblos 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.
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.
70%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dos Pueblos 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.
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.
39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dos Pueblos 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.
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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dos Pueblos Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
541
202
Grade 10 Students
532
219
Grade 11 Students
524
219
Grade 12 Students
478
210

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dos Pueblos 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 2012-13 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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.
% White
40%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dos Pueblos 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
 
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