Ripon High School vs. Sierra High School
Should I attend Ripon High School or Sierra High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ripon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Sierra High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,037 students in grades 9-12, Ripon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,630 students in grades 9-12, Sierra High School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,037 students
1,630 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1262 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1861 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Graduation Rate
98%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
286
441
Grade 10 Students
285
442
Grade 11 Students
224
446
Grade 12 Students
242
301
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
21%
% Hispanic
38%
48%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
51%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%