The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)84%
50%
Black
(09-10)1%
7%
White
(09-10)7%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
82%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Ripperdan High School?
171 students attend Ripperdan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ripperdan High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ripperdan High School offer ?
Ripperdan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ripperdan High School part of?
Ripperdan High School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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