Serving 2,424 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
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
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 0.42, 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.
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?
2,424 students attend Ernest Righetti High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ernest Righetti High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Righetti High School?
Ernest Righetti High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30%)
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
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