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River City High School

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West Sacramento, CA 95691

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River City High School serves 2,233 students in grades 9-12.

River City 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

River City High School's student population of 2,233 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,233 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

98 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

River City High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of River City High School is 0.69, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1501 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

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Hispanic

45%

56%

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Black

White

31%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of River City High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

93%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

60%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Washington Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 85%.

How many students attend River City High School?

2,233 students attend River City High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of River City High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of River City High School?

River City High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education