need info on schools in the Lompoc, Orcut area

My in-laws live up in Santa Ynez, which is near Vandenberg. She is a retired middle school administrator from the area and knows some things about the schools.

She said Lompoc schools are generally bad education wise and for social issues. If possible put your kids somewhere else. Don’t really know about the sports programs at them but could find out if needed. Probably the best HS in the general area would be Santa Ynez high. She thought it was OK from an education standpoint and from what I know it has a decent sports program. They only have JV and Varsity BB teams and do pretty well given the school size. I have worked out on their field (only has one) when visiting with my son and it is nice.

The other option would be up in Santa Maria, which is better than Lompoc but not as good as Santa Ynez from what she said. You can get school scores and demographics on all public California HS’s via the California Dept of Public education or at the school web site.

If you want more information send me a PM and I can check with a guy I know in the area who runs a 14-16U travel team.

Hi,

Thanks for the information. Just to clarify, Santa Ynez on has basketball? Or do they have the full football, baseball, basketball athletics? Sorry but I don't know how to PM you but I would love to hear more.

Thanks

http://www.syvpirates.org/

Above is the school web site. Since I don't live there I am not sure about their athletic programs. When I looked at their site it looks like they have all of the major sports.

I suggest you call the school and talk to the AD.

To PM you click on "go" - "personal zone" - "private messaging"

I will send you one so you can just reply to it.

bigChap welcome to the HSBBW.
You will find some of the top Summer teams on the West coast a little farther south in Thousand Oaks and Agoura.
If you don't mind travelling.
Travel in California is measured by Time not Mile's traveled.
EH

Hey bigchap
I know the area pretty well. Sounds like your boys have some great potential. If you are looking for a good basketball and baseball school then I would look into Righetti. Or even the St. Joseph. Know Most of the coaches in the area and the schools.
Let me know what you are specifically looking for.

Whitey,

Thanks for the offer! I'm looking for a school that has excellent academics and a disciplined sports program.

My oldest son is doing well for a young 15 yr old. He is playing varsity for his 4A team. It's early in the season but he is doing ok. His batting avg is over 600 and his OBP is over 800. He hits with power but usually hits line drives. He is pretty much a wall at catcher and has had zero passed balls. He needs to develop a little more zip on his throws in order to decrease his pop times but I think that will come. He is tall and lanky, muscular but a young 15, and I believe his arm will get stronger with time.

My 13 yr old is playing basketball for his school. He had 23 and 17 in his last two games. He is big and strong and has a soft jumper. He is a very good 3 pt shooter. He is also practicing with his competitive baseball team and is throwing well. His fastball really moves, has a very sharp breaking 12-6 curve and a decent change-up. He can also throw a splitter but I don't let him throw it now for fear of hurting his arm. (kind of the same with his curve but he is very fundamentally sound so I give him a little more flexability)

What do you know about Cabrillio? I have looked into Santa Ynez and that program sounds very good. I'm concerned about the drive though. I may also, due to my position, be required to live on base.

Thanks again for your willingness to help!

The Cabrillo coach is a family friend. I played for his father. Coach Osborne comes from a well known baseball background.