Ernest Righetti High vs Family Partnership Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Righetti High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,416 students
Family Partnership Charter
Santa Maria · Charter other · Grades K–12
372 students
| Measure | Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria, California | Family Partnership Charter Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #620 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #11368 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 2,416 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Family Partnership Charter does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Family Partnership Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 55.5%).
- •Family Partnership Charter does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.2).
- •Ernest Righetti High is the larger school with 2,416 students compared with 372.
- •Ernest Righetti High is a public school while Family Partnership Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ernest Righetti High better than Family Partnership Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ernest Righetti High and Family Partnership Charter?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Righetti High: 2,416. Family Partnership Charter: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Righetti High and Family Partnership Charter rank in California?
Ernest Righetti High is 620th of 1,343 and Family Partnership Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).