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Ernest Righetti High School
- BOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Santa Maria, CA
- 368 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- DiversityA-
- TeachersB
- College PrepB
- Clubs & ActivitiesC-
- Health & SafetyC+
- AdministrationC
- SportsB+
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesC-
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesB
- HousingC
Median Household Income
$88,218
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,654
National
$949Median Home Value
$392,200
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.35 responses
Poll
- 77%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.35 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,301
Free or Reduced Lunch
58%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.47 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.47 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.47 responses
Teachers
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.60 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.60 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.60 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$14,580/ year
National
$12,239- 78%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.65 responses
- 48%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.65 responses
- 49%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.65 responses
Ernest Righetti High School Reviews
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What I liked most was the vibrant atmosphere filled with diversity. We had many students from many different backgrounds. Another aspect that I like was the amount of AP and honors classes that were available. I was able to leave high school with credit that propelled me into my college experience and give me the opportunity to graduate in three years instead of four! What I disliked the most about my high school was the lack of available club opportunities that were directed to what I was interested in. There were many clubs that were there to help individuals with certain circumstances, but I would have loved to of seen clubs directed towards reading or the creative arts to expand on my love for activities outside of the classroom.
Righetti High School has been a great experience for me personally! I believe the reason for that though is because Righetti provides a lot of different clubs, sports, and extracurriculars for students to be a part of. The best way to make your high school experience at Righetti a great one is by being very involved in a numerous amount of activities the school offers. I can see how ones personal experience may differ from my own when one does not take advantage of all the programs on campus. It could be a very boring four years with only classes and just going to school everyday. The teachers are adequate, they do their job and do it well, most of the time. The student body lacks in school spirit when it does not involve the football team. The school is a very safe place to get an education and students aren't left fearing coming to school day. All in all Righetti is a great place to attend school as long as you make the most out of all the awesome programs.
Ernest Righetti is truly an amazing school. It fosters all different kinds of students with a variety of interests and hobbies. Due to its larger size, there is something for everyone there. The teachers there also are very involved in students' lives. They make an effort and make time to help students individually. For those that are interested in sports, Righetti has a wide variety of varsity sports. There are plenty of resources for athletes and many students have been recruited or offered full-rides for their athletic achievements. One thing I believe could be slightly improved on is the number of counselors. Each class has two counselors. The class of 2021 has 500+ students. I think with this ratio it can be challenging for counselors to have meaningful meetings with students. If a student wants to meet with their counselor it can take multiple days to get into contact with them sometimes. However, I do think that the counselors are doing a great job with the given circumstances.