Rio Linda High School
Tel:
(916)566-2725
- Rio Linda High School serves 1,676 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Rio Linda High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Rio Linda High School's student population of 1,676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,676 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rio Linda High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rio Linda High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4963 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 31% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Rivers Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rio Linda High School is Valley View Charter Prep (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rio Linda Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Grades: 5-8 | 517 students
0.1 miles
1101 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916)566-2720 0.1 5-8 517 - Rio Linda Dry Creek Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 439 students
0.2 miles
1230 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916)566-1820 0.2 K-4 439 - North Highlands Pathways Community Day Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 17 students
1.0 miles
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916)566-2715 1.0 K-8 17 - Rio Linda Orchard Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 549 students
1.1 miles
1040 Q St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916)566-1930 1.1 K-8 549 - Rio Linda Valley View Charter Prep Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 415 students
1.1 miles
2453 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. A
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916)866-9033 1.1 K-12 415
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