Ripon Unified School District

Oct 16, 2023: Misinformation and lack of common courtesy. Update: Oct. 20, 2023. Did I receive a courtesy response? After two weeks, and from this action - yes! I have changed my review from 1 to 3, as I believe responding in a professional and timely manner is the better approach. I dont think its too much to ask from a district that expects excellent standards.
Oct 24th, 2023

Saw a great performance at the Ripon Arts League on 11-4.
Sep 6th, 2021

Excellent School District
Aug 3rd, 2021

Students that fit the Ripon mold do well in this town. Highly academic students and experienced gifted athletes who grew up playing on sports leagues. Those are the students that seemed to be successful in this town. The outgoing highly spirited. For students with permanent medical conditions like my daughter I recommend a larger district. Some of these ancient Ripon District school policies are too old school and need to be updated to meet the needs of ALL students. Larger Districts are also financially equipped to better accommodate. A smaller town doesnt always mean better education or better experience. My youngest is much happier when I transferred her out. There was bullying and retaliation so be on the lookout for that. Watch out for grade alterations after a complaint. Too much small town gossip and traumatizing and damaging made up rumors by students and a few teachers. I DONT recommend Ripon Elementary. They need to close down that school. This school shouldnt be renovated it should be closed down. There are many great teachers in this district and bad ones that will lie and will alter grades out of a complaint. I document everything. I caught and documented retaliation and lies at Ripon Elementary from staff after a complaint. One teacher from Ripon High altered my daughters grade after a complaint. Its frustrating and upsetting. I do appreciate how the Ripon Board has worked to improve and resolve certain issues. My 4.0 student athlete had a better experience. She participated in track, clubs, the talent shows and loved her teachers and coaches. The coaches put in a lot of time and heart making Ripon teams great. Ripon High School has an amazing English, theater and choir department. I admired and respected every single Ripon High English teacher. The choir and band teacher showed a passion for his teaching and his class. Parkview faculty was wonderful, but it needed better safety policies because of aggressive students. My daughters permanent medical condition and injuries are proof. Sports balls flying at high velocity while students lined up for class in the basketball court hit my daughter and knocked her unconscious leaving a permanent head injury. Last but most important, never leave your backpack alone and password lock your phone. The high school doesnt have hallways lockers. You might have to carry a heavy backpack around. Use a lock for your backpack if you have to walk from it in class because of theft or retaliating students or teachers.
Aug 2nd, 2021

Jul 24th, 2021