Serving 2,520 students in grades 9-12, Ernest Righetti High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernest Righetti High School's student population of 2,520 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Ernest Righetti High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest Righetti High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4786 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
70%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
21%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Ernest Righetti High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Ernest Righetti High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/12000/12274/ernest-righetti-high-school-chart-b0LTdib.png)
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Righetti High School's ranking?
Ernest Righetti High School is ranked #4786 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ernest Righetti High School often compared to?
Ernest Righetti High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Maria High School, Pioneer Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ernest Righetti High School?
The graduation rate of Ernest Righetti High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ernest Righetti High School?
2,520 students attend Ernest Righetti High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ernest Righetti High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Righetti High School?
Ernest Righetti High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest Righetti High School offer ?
Ernest Righetti High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ernest Righetti High School part of?
Ernest Righetti High School is part of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
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