Enrollment
11
High
DISTRICT 406 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTA YNEZ VALLEY UNION HIGH·NCES 063585007361
Refugio High
2975 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463 · (805) 688-6487 · Santa Barbara County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
4 students
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 5 | 45% |
| Grade 12 | 6 | 55% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Refugio High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Barbara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11 | #2,004 of 2,093 | #18 of 19 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
11
-1 (-8%) vs 2020
-42% since 1990-91, when it was 19
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | 36% (4) |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | 64% (7) |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 1 | 6.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 42% (5) |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 1.4 | 7.7:1 | 45% (5) |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 2 | 15.5:1 | 52% (16) |
| 2010-11 | 42 | N/A | N/A | 40% (17) |
| 2000-01 | 47 | 1 | 47.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 19 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Refugio High.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (11 to 11); teachers down 30% (1.4 to 1).
About Refugio High
As a small high school, Refugio High serves students in Solvang, California. It serves 11 students in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in California is roughly 838 students; this school is 99% smaller than that.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High includes 2 schools. Together they enroll 812 students.
The student body at Refugio High is 82% Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 18% multiracial. Among people living in Santa Barbara County, the Hispanic share is about 48%.
Federal data list 1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Refugio High in 2024-25, for a ratio of 11.0:1. That is lower than the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. The lunch program counts 36% of students at Refugio High as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 68% for public schools in Santa Barbara County.
County data help place the school in context: in Santa Barbara County, the median household income is $98,161, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 37% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Santa Barbara County is home to 129 public schools and about 66,191 public school students.
Santa Ynez Valley Union High is located less than a tenth of a mile from Refugio High. The five-mile area around Refugio High holds at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Refugio High's location as Town: Distant.
Enrollment at Refugio High declined 8% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 12 to 11 students. The ratio was 12.0:1 in 2020-21 and 11.0:1 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Refugio High, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Santa Barbara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
443,701
Census ACS
Median income
$98,161
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
129
66,191 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Santa Ynez Valley Union High
- Santa Ynez Valley Union HighHigh · 801 students
Other schools in Solvang
- Santa Ynez Valley Union HighHigh · 801 students
- Solvang ElementaryElementary · 602 students
- Ballard ElementaryElementary · 113 students
Other Refugio High schools
One other US public school is named Refugio High. Refugio High is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Refugio High SchoolREFUGIO, TX · 222 students
Nearby schools
- Santa Ynez Valley Union High0.0 mi · 801
- Santa Ynez Elementary0.9 mi · 147
- College Elementary1.2 mi · 28
- Santa Ynez Valley Charter1.2 mi · 189
- Ballard Elementary2.3 mi · 113
- Solvang Elementary2.5 mi · 602
Frequently asked questions
About Refugio HighWhat is the total enrollment at Refugio High?
Refugio High enrolls approximately 11 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Refugio High serve?
Refugio High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Refugio High have?
Refugio High employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Refugio High?
Student demographics at Refugio High are roughly 82% Hispanic, 18% Two or more.
What district is Refugio High in?
Refugio High is part of Santa Ynez Valley Union High.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.