Ernest Righetti High School

Ernest Righetti High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
941 E Foster Rd,  Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
3.6
2.0
2,494 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karen Rotondi
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
52.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
7.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
352:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
72%
White
19.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
1.3%
Black
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 393 Students
Allan Hancock College 378 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 340 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 333 Students
University of California - Irvine 293 Students
San Diego State University 273 Students
University of California - San Diego 268 Students
University of California - Berkeley 218 Students
University of California - Davis 202 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 202 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 128 Students
Business 122 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Biology 97 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 58 Students
Criminology 56 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 50 Students
Education 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 356 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/27/2024
Ernest Righetti Highschool is a good overall school, would recommend for anyone who is looking for an amazing highschool experience
4.0 Sophomore
12/5/2023
They offer a diverse selection of clubs, classes, and activities. Although they offer this, safety is somewhat of an issue. There tends to be some fights but they get stopped rather quickly. I would like to see safety improve alongside food quality.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
I experienced a lot of memories at righetti like homecoming ,prom, the football games , track meets and more I would like too se change in the rallies and have more school spring throughout the school year
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2.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/1/2023
Extreme regionalism many wars have happened because of this.
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3.0 parent
4/22/2015
First contact at Righetti Was with Julie Santoyo /school counselor... Most very helpful.... Thank you Julie.... Just wish the transcript of students was easier transfer Information. Between both schools.... Sincerely Ms. Tina j Dugan.....
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2.0 parent
2/22/2014
My son just graduated (class of '13) and I am so glad he is out of there. He took several AP English and history classes and most of them were a joke (except LeClair's and Greeley's). Not one piece of writing my son did was ever returned to him, let alone with feedback. I know most teachers do the b...
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1.0 other
2/9/2014
The people in the office constantly make mistakes, they are very judgemental, have only a one sided view. There are really good teachers who do make you really want to learn. But then there's teachers who if you fall behind you get left behind, and others who let the students take over the class and...
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