Ripon High

Ripon High serves 1,048 students in grades 9-12 in this close-knit San Joaquin County community. With 51 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio, providing students with reasonable access to their educators. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 83rd percentile among California high schools at #1653 out of 9,566 schools statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 69% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents more of a growth opportunity, with 45% of students reaching proficiency standards. Ripon High sits within a stable middle-class community where the median household income reaches $104,041 and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 9.4%.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects a mix of working families and professionals, with 26% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Median home values of $627,000 indicate an established residential area. The school operates as a regular public high school in a town setting that sits on the fringe of a larger urban area, giving students access to both small-town community feel and proximity to broader metropolitan opportunities and resources.

The student-teacher ratio at Ripon High is 20.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.