Serving 2,209 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
River City High School's student population of 2,209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
River City 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3782 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City High School's ranking?
River City High School is ranked #3782 out of 9,602 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 87%.
How many students attend River City High School?
2,209 students attend River City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of River City High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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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