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 1,676 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
River Valley High School's student population of 1,676 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Green, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4587 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley High School's ranking?
River Valley High School is ranked #4587 out of 9,602 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 High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend River Valley High School?
1,676 students attend River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of River Valley High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than 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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