Ripon High School (California)
Ripon High School is a public high school located in Ripon, California at 301 N. Acacia Ave. The school averages around 930 students, from grades 9-12. It is the only high school in the Ripon Unified School District. Colors are red and white. In 2006, Ripon High School became one of the first schools in California to install various video cameras around the school with a stream to the local police department.
Sports
Ripon High School's mascot is the Indians, to honor those who occupied the land before modern times. Ripon High School is part of the Trans Valley League (TVL) for division IV high schools. Sports facilities include the Abeyta-Horton Gym, North Gym, O'Leary Field, and various other sports venues. The Abeyta-Horton Gym, North Gym, and swimming facility have all had major renovations within the past several years.
Ripon offers 6 boys varsity sports (Football, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, and Golf) 5 Girls varsity sports (Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, and Golf) and 4 Co-ed sports (Cross Country, Tennis, Track, and Cheerleading).
Ripon's biggest rivals are the Escalon Cougars.
Football
The school has not won a Section Championship since 1996, although the program does compete at a high level every year.
The school was Southern League Champion and Sac Joaquin Section Runner Up in 1976, captained by Scott MacDonald, David O'Leary and Ed Beeler.
Basketball
Ripon's girls basketball team has also done quite well the last couple years and is currently ranked 2nd in the TVL. Ripon's boys basketball team has done equally well and is currently ranked 4th in the TVL.
Tennis
Ripon tennis won 3 league titles: 1965, 1987, 2007, and 2015.
Other activities
Army JROTC
The high school has a JROTC unit, typically around 100 are enrolled in the program each year. It was formed in 1998 as an N.D.C.C and later earned JROTC in the 2000-2001 school year. The next year 2001-2002 the Battalion had earned an Honor Unit with Distinction. It competes throughout the year in drill competitions including the National Drill Competition in Daytona Beach Florida and performs in parades.
Leadership
Ripon High School has a Leadership/ASB program, which is the equivalent of the high school student government. Many students enjoy being involved.
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Coordinates: 37°44′29″N 121°7′43″W / 37.74139°N 121.12861°W