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Ernest Righetti High School vs. Orcutt Academy Charter

Should you attend Ernest Righetti High School or Orcutt Academy Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ernest Righetti High School
941 East Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Orcutt Academy Charter
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Orcutt Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,424 students in grades 9-12, Ernest Righetti High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Orcutt Academy Charter ranks in the top 30% 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
2,424 students
778 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ernest Righetti High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orcutt Academy Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ernest Righetti High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orcutt Academy Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ernest Righetti High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orcutt Academy Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Righetti High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orcutt Academy Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4786 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2110 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ernest Righetti High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orcutt Academy Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ernest Righetti High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orcutt Academy Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in CA)
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ernest Righetti High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orcutt Academy Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ernest Righetti High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Orcutt Academy Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ernest Righetti High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orcutt Academy Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
20
Grade 1 Students
-
14
Grade 2 Students
-
14
Grade 3 Students
-
14
Grade 4 Students
-
14
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
-
15
Grade 7 Students
-
16
Grade 8 Students
-
16
Grade 9 Students
593
179
Grade 10 Students
634
178
Grade 11 Students
584
158
Grade 12 Students
613
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ernest Righetti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orcutt Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ernest Righetti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orcutt Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
74%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ernest Righetti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orcutt Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ernest Righetti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orcutt Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ernest Righetti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orcutt Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Orcutt Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ernest Righetti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orcutt Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ernest Righetti High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orcutt Academy Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ernest Righetti High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orcutt Academy Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ernest Righetti High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orcutt Academy Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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