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Ernest Righetti High

Santa Maria Joint Union High · Santa Barbara County · 941 East Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455-3318

(805) 937-2051 · www.righetti.us

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6/10
#560
Rank 560 out of 1,227
Top 46%
English Language Arts6/10 · #523 · 57th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #638 · 48th percentile
Science6/10 · #546 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Ernest Righetti High sits in the heart of Santa Maria, a working-class Central Coast city with deep agricultural roots and a strong Latino community — a place where Friday night football and local pride run deep. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger footing in English and science than in math, making it a solid option for families looking for a well-rounded public high school experience. It tends to appeal to families rooted in the community who value a school with a real sense of identity and local connection, set against the backdrop of a city that's more everyday California than coastal tourist destination.

Student Demographics

540 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
400 (74%)
White
100 (19%)
Asian
17 (3%)
Other
23 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners89 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged354 (66%)
Students with Disabilities59 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,416
Enrollment
120.7
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

93.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

15
AP Courses
offered
12.7%
AP Participation
of students
316
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Warrior · CIF Central Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1538 · 31st percentile

45 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found