Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Rio Cazadero High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Cazadero High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rio Cazadero High School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Cazadero High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Cazadero 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
#9431 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
31%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Cazadero High School's ranking?
Rio Cazadero High School is ranked #9431 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Cazadero High School often compared to?
Rio Cazadero High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Daylor High School, Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High School?
The graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rio Cazadero High School?
120 students attend Rio Cazadero High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rio Cazadero High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Cazadero High School?
Rio Cazadero High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Cazadero High School offer ?
Rio Cazadero High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rio Cazadero High School part of?
Rio Cazadero High School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Cazadero High School located?
Rio Cazadero High School is located in the Valley Hi And North Laguna neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Valley Hi And North Laguna.
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