Serving 2,168 students in grades 9-12, River City High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River City High's attendance zone covers the entire district in West Sacramento, CA, encompassing approximately 28.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles from the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
River City High School's student population of 2,168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,168 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
River City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City High School is 0.70, 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
#3508 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City High School's ranking?
River City High School is ranked #3508 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are River City High School often compared to?
River City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Senior High School, Woodland Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River City High School?
The graduation rate of River City High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend River City High School?
2,168 students attend River City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of River City High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River City High School?
River City High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does River City High School offer ?
River City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is River City High School part of?
River City High School is part of Washington Unified School District.
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