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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 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
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)'s student population of 149 students has grown by 7% 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
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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
#9431 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
37%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is ranked #9431 out of 9,523 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
149 students attend Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) located?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is located in the Valley Hi And North Laguna neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Valley Hi And North Laguna.
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