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Valley High School vs. Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)

Should you attend Valley High School or Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valley High School
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)
7825 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,629 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,629 students
149 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School).
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5340 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#9431 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 50% in CA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) with the average graduation rate observed in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) by grade.
Grade 9 Students
419
-
Grade 10 Students
414
-
Grade 11 Students
370
25
Grade 12 Students
426
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
29%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
49%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elk Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elk Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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