School Overview
Cuyama Valley High School, located in New Cuyama, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Cuyama Joint Unified School District. Situated in a remote, rural area of the Cuyama Valley, the school functions as a tight-knit community hub, providing education for students in a region characterized by its agricultural roots and isolated geography. Because of the small student population, the school often fosters a personalized learning environment where students have access to close relationships with faculty and staff, typical of small-town school districts.

The school is part of a unified district that emphasizes a supportive academic atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and workforce opportunities despite the challenges of its rural setting. As a focal point for the local community, Cuyama Valley High maintains a focus on student growth and engagement, utilizing its website to coordinate district-wide communication and resources. For families living in this sparsely populated region, the school serves as an essential center for academic development, extracurricular involvement, and community identity.
55
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cuyama Valley High
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic44
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    44 (80.0%)
  • White
    10 (18.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.8%)
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: Cuyama Joint Unified
Phone: (661)766-2293
Website: http://www.cuyamaunified.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cuyama Valley High
Grade Student Count
Grade 913
Grade 1015
Grade 1110
Grade 1217
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cuyama Valley High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2138.2%
Male3461.8%