Rio Linda High School
Tel:
(916) 566-2725
- Rio Linda High School serves 1,659 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Rio Linda High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rio Linda High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Rio Linda High School's student population of 1,659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,659 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Rio Linda High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Rio Linda High School is 0.73, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4030 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 28% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Rivers Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rio Linda Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Grades: 5-8 | 490 students
0.1 miles
1101 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-2720 0.1 5-8 490 - Rio Linda Dry Creek Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 444 students
0.2 miles
1230 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1820 0.2 K-4 444 - North Highlands Pathways Community Day Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 16 students
1.0 miles
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715 1.0 K-8 16 - Rio Linda Orchard Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 564 students
1.1 miles
1040 Q St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1930 1.1 K-8 564 - Rio Linda Valley View Charter Prep Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 488 students
1.1 miles
2453 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. A
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 866-9033 1.1 K-12 488
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