Serving 2,494 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 equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- 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 2,494 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4786 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
72%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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, Dos Pueblos Senior 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?
2,494 students attend Ernest Righetti High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ernest Righetti High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Righetti High School?
Ernest Righetti High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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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