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School Comparison

Cuyama Valley High
vs.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Cuyama Valley High
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
  • Santa Ynez Valley Union High reported a higher graduating cohort than Cuyama Valley High (220 vs. 11).
  • Santa Ynez Valley Union High reported a higher chronically absent students than Cuyama Valley High (174 vs. 19).
  • Santa Ynez Valley Union High reported a higher sat/act participation than Cuyama Valley High (50 vs. 22).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Santa Ynez Valley Union High reported a higher chronically absent students than Cuyama Valley High (174 vs. 19).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Santa Ynez Valley Union High reported a higher graduating cohort than Cuyama Valley High (220 vs. 11).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Santa Ynez Valley Union High reported a higher sat/act participation than Cuyama Valley High (50 vs. 22).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Santa Ynez Valley Union High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Cuyama Valley High (20 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Cuyama Valley High reported a higher students per counselor than Santa Ynez Valley Union High (305:1 vs. 284:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Santa Ynez Valley Union High

5 metrics were reported by Santa Ynez Valley Union High. Comparable data for Cuyama Valley High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
95%
AP courses offered
13
AP enrollment
185
Dual enrollment
245
Gifted & talented
365

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Cuyama Valley High
$22,027.47
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
$19,274.33
Local revenue share
Cuyama Valley High
38.5%
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
77.2%
State revenue share
Cuyama Valley High
52.4%
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
19%
Federal revenue share
Cuyama Valley High
9.1%
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
3.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cuyama Valley High
33.5%
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
21.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Santa Barbara County
$95,977
Santa Barbara County
$95,977
Poverty rate
Santa Barbara County
13.8%
Santa Barbara County
13.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Barbara County
35.9%
Santa Barbara County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Santa Barbara County
4.5%
Santa Barbara County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.