Serving 111 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)'s student population of 111 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2014 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is ranked #2014 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Daylor (William) High (continuation School), Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is 25-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
111 students attend Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) offer ?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) part of?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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