Ripon High School is a public high school located in Ripon, California at 301 N. Acacia Ave. The school averages around 909 students, from grades 9–12. It is the only high school in the Ripon Unified School District. The school colors are red and white.
Serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12, Ripon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ripon High School's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,051 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
The MISSION of the Ripon High School Community is to promote the success of every student.
School Rankings
Ripon High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripon High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1620 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ripon Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripon High School's ranking?
Ripon High School is ranked #1620 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ripon High School often compared to?
Ripon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra High School, Escalon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ripon High School?
The graduation rate of Ripon High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ripon High School?
1,051 students attend Ripon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ripon High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ripon High School?
Ripon High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ripon High School offer ?
Ripon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ripon High School part of?
Ripon High School is part of Ripon Unified School District.
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