River Valley High School is a public high school located in Yuba City, California. It was founded in 2005, and has grades 9-12.
Serving 1,695 students in grades 9-12, River Valley 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River Valley High serves the northern part of Yuba City, CA, covering an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 3.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Valley High School's student population of 1,695 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,695 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
30 students
School Rankings
River Valley 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 Valley 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
#4194 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Silver
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley High School's ranking?
River Valley High School is ranked #4194 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are River Valley High School often compared to?
River Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yuba City High School, Sutter Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Valley High School?
The graduation rate of River Valley High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend River Valley High School?
1,695 students attend River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of River Valley High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does River Valley High School offer ?
River Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is River Valley High School part of?
River Valley High School is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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