How is Ernest Righetti High School rated?

Ernest Righetti High School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Santa Maria Joint Union High School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Ernest Righetti High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Ernest Righetti High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 61% in English Language Arts, 31% in Science and 23% in Math.

What grades does Ernest Righetti High School serve?

Ernest Righetti High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Ernest Righetti High School?

2,416 students attend Ernest Righetti High School, down from 2,435 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1.

Which homes are assigned to Ernest Righetti High School?

TopHap matches 19,769 residential properties to Ernest Righetti High School in and around Santa Maria. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Ernest Righetti High School offer?

Ernest Righetti High School offers 16 AP courses.

Ernest Righetti High School

Ernest Righetti High School is a public high school in Santa Maria, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated B-, with 2,416 students and a 21:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 61% in English Language Arts, 31% in Science and 23% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating

Rating: B-
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 2,416
Students per teacher: 21:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts61%

Science31%

Math23%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 16
Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic75%

White18%

Asian3%

Two or more races1%

Black1%

Native American1%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch: 55%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -0.8%
Prior-year enrollment: 2,435

Homes assigned to this school

19,769 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Ernest Righetti High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 941 E Foster Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Phone: (805) 937-2051
Website: smjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Setting: Suburb - Medium
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 063567006083

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School district

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District

District rating: C
Schools: 4
Students: 8,930
Spending per student: $15,699
Teachers (FTE): 412
Grades: 09–12

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