Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
| Santa Ynez Valley Union High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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2975 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez, CA | |
| Coordinates | 34°36′27″N 120°05′58″W / 34.60761°N 120.09949°WCoordinates: 34°36′27″N 120°05′58″W / 34.60761°N 120.09949°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1896 |
| School district | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District |
| Superintendent | Scott Cory |
| Principal | Mark Swanitz |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | Orange and black |
| Athletics conference |
CIF Southern Section Los Padres League |
| Mascot | Pirates |
| Website | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School |
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School in Santa Ynez, California, is a public high school (grades 9–12) serving the Santa Ynez Valley. 1,150 students are enrolled. Santa Ynez High School was founded in 1896. SYVUHS was a 2005 California Distinguished School. The school's mascot is a pirate and its colors are orange and black. Sports teams compete in the CIF Southern Section Los Padres League. The school formerly participated in the International Baccalaureate Programme, but had to end the program because of a lack of funds. Two students completed the program.
Notable Alumni
Jordan McCaffrey (Class of 2003) - Average guy. Father of two.
William "Jake" Congdon (Class of 2003) - Also average guy. Enjoys cigars and bourbon.
Alejandro "Alex" Barba (class of 2003) - Single handedly ICED both Jordan McCaffrey and William "Jake" Congdon in one night.