CAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Ernest Righetti High — School Profile & District Info
High|Santa Maria, California|Santa Maria Joint Union High
Santa Maria, CA 93455
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,424
Student:Teacher
20.2:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Santa Maria Joint Union HighEcon. Disadvantaged
60.6%
Phone
(805)937-2051School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
92%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
15 courses offered
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
23 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Near average in CADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,168
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 56%Local 33%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$975,740
+0.6% YoY
Santa Maria, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
2,416
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Ernest Righetti High
Ernest Righetti High currently enrolls 2,424 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.
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