Home > California > San Joaquin County

Ripon Unified School District

Item: Ripon Unified School District
Rating: 9
Author: Public School Review

304 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366-2404

( shown in map)

Top 20%

Tel: (209) 599-2131

www.riponusd.net

Top Rankings

Ripon Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Overview

This School District

This State (CA)

# Schools

7 Schools

10,323 Schools

# Students

3,378 Students

5,788,587 Students

# Teachers

153 Teachers

267,491 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Ripon Unified School District	California
Kind	314	264
1	230	187
2	234	196
3	253	204
4	265	205
5	255	210
6	267	210
7	251	213
8	242	216
9	266	231
10	277	225
11	254	226
12	270	235

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Ripon Unified School District, which is ranked #276 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School District

State Average (CA)

#270 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District
2023	#270
2022	#286
2021	#224
2019	#314
2018	#201
2017	#248
2016	#226
2015	#273
2014	#234
2013	#322
2012	#287
2011	#227
2010	#259

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

49%

34%

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	49%	34%
2022	48%	33%
2021	46%	34%
2019	51%	40%
2018	51%	39%
2017	42%	38%
2016	46%	37%
2015	41%	34%
2014	65%	63%
2013	64%	59%
2012	65%	59%
2011	66%	58%
2010	62%	56%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

63%

47%

View Data

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2022	63%	47%
2021	60%	49%
2019	67%	51%
2018	51%	50%
2017	59%	48%
2016	60%	48%
2015	54%	44%
2014	66%	58%
2013	62%	57%
2012	66%	58%
2011	68%	56%
2010	65%	54%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

37%

29%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2022	37%	29%
2021	20%	28%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(21-22)

98%

87%

View Data

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2022	98%	87%
2021	96%	84%
2020	18%	85%
2019	97%	84%
2018	97%	84%
2017	98%	83%
2016	98%	83%
2015	97%	89%
2014	93%	88%
2013	90%	87%
2012	88%	86%
2011	91%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(2022-23)

12.4%

27.7%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	12.4%	27.7%
2022	15.3%	33%
2021	5.8%	15.4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65

0.63

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	0.64	0.64
2022	0.62	0.63
2021	0.61	0.62
2020	0.59	0.64
2019	0.59	0.63
2018	0.62	0.64
2017	0.62	0.64
2016	0.61	0.64
2015	0.59	0.64
2014	0.58	0.65
2013	0.56	0.65
2012	0.54	0.65
2011	0.54	0.66
2010	0.52	0.67
2009	0.58	0.67
2008	0.52	0.65
2007	0.53	0.66
2006	0.51	0.66
2005	0.49	0.66
2004	0.48	0.67
2003	0.46	0.67
2002	0.46	0.67
2001	0.43	0.67
2000	0.42	0.67
1999	0.41	0.67
1998	0.39	0.67
1997	0.39	0.67
1996	0.39	0.67
1995	0.41	0.67
1994	0.40	0.67
1993	0.38	0.67
1992	0.36	0.67
1991	0.32	0.66
1990	0.34	0.66
1989	0.33	0.65
1988	0.35	0.65

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

View Data

Showing 2004–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2013)
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2013	2%	1%
2012	2%	1%
2011	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%
2007	2%	1%
2006	1%	1%
2005	2%	1%
2004	1%	1%
2003	1%	1%
2002	1%	1%
2000	1%	1%
1998	1%	1%
1997	1%	1%
1996	1%	1%
1993	1%	1%
1990	2%	1%
1988	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

12%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	8%	12%
2022	7%	12%
2021	8%	12%
2020	7%	12%
2019	7%	12%
2018	7%	12%
2017	7%	11%
2016	5%	11%
2015	5%	11%
2014	4%	11%
2013	4%	11%
2012	4%	11%
2011	4%	11%
2010	4%	11%
2009	4%	11%
2008	5%	12%
2007	5%	12%
2006	4%	12%
2005	3%	12%
2004	3%	12%
2003	3%	12%
2002	3%	11%
2001	3%	11%
2000	2%	11%
1999	3%	11%
1998	2%	11%
1997	2%	11%
1996	2%	11%
1995	2%	11%
1994	2%	11%
1993	1%	11%
1992	2%	11%
1991	2%	11%
1990	2%	10%
1989	2%	10%
1988	2%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

39%

56%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	39%	55%
2022	39%	56%
2021	36%	56%
2020	36%	55%
2019	36%	55%
2018	34%	54%
2017	34%	54%
2016	34%	54%
2015	33%	54%
2014	34%	53%
2013	33%	53%
2012	32%	52%
2011	31%	51%
2010	29%	50%
2009	29%	49%
2008	30%	50%
2007	30%	49%
2006	29%	48%
2005	28%	47%
2004	28%	46%
2003	27%	45%
2002	26%	44%
2001	24%	43%
2000	24%	42%
1999	24%	41%
1998	22%	40%
1997	22%	40%
1996	22%	39%
1995	23%	38%
1994	23%	37%
1993	21%	36%
1992	20%	35%
1991	17%	34%
1990	17%	33%
1989	17%	31%
1988	17%	30%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	1%	5%
2022	1%	5%
2021	1%	5%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2018	2%	5%
2017	2%	6%
2016	3%	6%
2015	3%	6%
2014	2%	6%
2013	1%	6%
2012	1%	6%
2011	2%	7%
2010	2%	7%
2009	2%	7%
2008	2%	8%
2007	2%	8%
2006	2%	8%
2005	1%	8%
2004	1%	8%
2003	1%	8%
2002	1%	9%
2001	1%	9%
2000	1%	9%
1996	1%	9%
1995	1%	9%
1994	1%	9%
1993	1%	9%
1989	1%	9%
1988	1%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

44%

20%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	46%	21%
2022	48%	21%
2021	50%	22%
2020	52%	22%
2019	52%	23%
2018	50%	23%
2017	50%	24%
2016	52%	24%
2015	55%	25%
2014	56%	25%
2013	58%	25%
2012	60%	26%
2011	61%	27%
2010	63%	27%
2009	58%	28%
2008	62%	29%
2007	61%	30%
2006	64%	31%
2005	66%	32%
2004	67%	33%
2003	68%	34%
2002	69%	35%
2001	72%	36%
2000	72%	37%
1999	73%	38%
1998	75%	39%
1997	75%	39%
1996	74%	40%
1995	74%	41%
1994	74%	42%
1993	76%	43%
1992	78%	44%
1991	81%	46%
1990	79%	47%
1989	80%	49%
1988	79%	50%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

View Data

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison (2009-2010)
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Two or more races

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2009-2023)
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	6%	6%
2022	5%	5%
2021	5%	5%
2020	4%	5%
2019	4%	4%
2018	7%	4%
2017	7%	4%
2016	6%	4%
2015	4%	3%
2014	4%	3%
2013	2%	3%
2012	1%	3%
2009	5%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,552 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $15,623 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

This School District

This State (CA)

Total Revenue

$73 MM

$150,628 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	$73 MM	$10 MM
2022	$49 MM	$9 MM
2021	$46 MM	$8 MM
2020	$46 MM	$7 MM
2019	$44 MM	$7 MM
2018	$39 MM	$29 MM
2017	$37 MM	$26 MM
2016	$36 MM	$24 MM
2015	$23 MM	$17 MM
2014	$27 MM	$21 MM
2012	$24 MM	$19 MM
2011	$24 MM	$19 MM
2010	$23 MM	$17 MM
2009	$26 MM	$19 MM
2008	$26 MM	$19 MM
2007	$26 MM	$19 MM
2006	$24 MM	$17 MM
2005	$23 MM	$16 MM
2004	$28 MM	$16 MM
2003	$26 MM	$16 MM
2002	$20 MM	$15 MM
2001	$18 MM	$15 MM
2000	$15 MM	$13 MM
1999	$14 MM	$12 MM
1998	$13 MM	$11 MM
1997	$12 MM	$10 MM
1996	$11 MM	$9 MM
1995	$10 MM	$8 MM
1992	$9 MM	$7 MM
1990	$9 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$53 MM

$130,845 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	$53 MM	$9 MM
2022	$40 MM	$8 MM
2021	$40 MM	$7 MM
2020	$37 MM	$7 MM
2019	$45 MM	$7 MM
2018	$40 MM	$29 MM
2017	$32 MM	$24 MM
2016	$33 MM	$23 MM
2015	$22 MM	$18 MM
2014	$24 MM	$21 MM
2012	$22 MM	$19 MM
2011	$22 MM	$19 MM
2010	$22 MM	$18 MM
2009	$26 MM	$18 MM
2008	$25 MM	$19 MM
2007	$26 MM	$18 MM
2006	$24 MM	$17 MM
2005	$25 MM	$16 MM
2004	$31 MM	$17 MM
2003	$28 MM	$15 MM
2002	$21 MM	$16 MM
2001	$17 MM	$14 MM
2000	$14 MM	$13 MM
1999	$13 MM	$11 MM
1998	$13 MM	$11 MM
1997	$12 MM	$10 MM
1996	$10 MM	$8 MM
1995	$11 MM	$8 MM
1992	$11 MM	$7 MM
1990	$9 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$21,552

$26,022

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	$22,075	$21,289
2022	$14,762	$17,710
2021	$13,938	$15,669
2020	$13,646	$14,213
2019	$13,519	$14,063
2018	$8,943	$16,033
2017	$8,801	$16,692
2016	$9,063	$15,604
2015	$6,282	$10,238
2014	$7,630	$11,786
2012	$7,917	$11,929
2011	$7,994	$11,681
2010	$7,562	$10,238
2009	$8,542	$11,099
2008	$8,634	$11,762
2007	$8,684	$11,879
2006	$8,174	$10,859
2005	$7,784	$10,445
2004	$9,681	$10,566
2003	$9,453	$10,456
2002	$7,589	$9,803
2001	$6,803	$10,568
2000	$6,162	$8,943
1999	$5,698	$8,203
1998	$5,367	$7,395
1997	$5,033	$6,922
1995	$4,425	$5,953
1992	$4,285	$5,430
1990	$4,362	$5,393

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$15,623

$22,604

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Ripon Unified School District	California
2023	$16,002	$19,218
2022	$12,048	$16,552
2021	$12,034	$13,970
2020	$10,965	$13,602
2019	$13,717	$13,522
2018	$9,221	$16,124
2017	$7,532	$15,588
2016	$8,318	$14,779
2015	$5,885	$10,739
2014	$6,908	$11,804
2012	$7,044	$12,155
2011	$7,245	$11,509
2010	$7,085	$10,739
2009	$8,484	$10,975
2008	$8,377	$11,678
2007	$8,558	$11,317
2006	$8,073	$10,926
2005	$8,639	$10,789
2004	$10,685	$11,073
2003	$10,174	$10,210
2002	$7,892	$10,600
2001	$6,602	$10,007
2000	$5,629	$9,131
1999	$5,179	$7,911
1998	$5,124	$7,592
1997	$4,811	$6,759
1995	$4,616	$6,033
1992	$5,157	$5,588
1990	$4,716	$5,241

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Ripon Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Park View Elementary School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
:

10/

Top 10%

Add to Compare

751 Cindy Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1882

Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #22.

Ripon High School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

301 North Acacia Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4287

Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #33.

Weston Elementary School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

1660 Stanley Dr.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7113

Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #44.

Ripon Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

509 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4225

Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #55.

Colony Oak Elementary School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

22241 South Murphy Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7145

Gr: K-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #66.

Ripona Elementary School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

415 East Oregon St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-4104

Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #77.

Harvest High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

729 West Main St.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-5009

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ripon Unified School District?

Ripon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,378 students.

What is the rank of Ripon Unified School District?

Ripon Unified School District is ranked #276 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Ripon Unified School District?

44% of Ripon Unified School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Ripon Unified School District?

Ripon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What is Ripon Unified School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $15,623 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

Recent Articles

October 07, 2026

How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?

Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.

October 07, 2026

Does Your Child Need More Recess?

Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.

October 07, 2026

Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know

Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.

Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 7 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 3,378 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
: 98% (Btm 50% in CA)
: Top 20%
: 49% (Top 20%)
: 63% (Top 20%)
: 37% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education