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4540 American River Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864-6104
Summary
Rio Americano High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 29.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 943/1,596 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 554/1,596 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,891 |
| Low-Income Students | 810 (42.8%) |
| English Learners | 255 (13.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 18.8 points from last year and fell 6.4 points over the full period. Math fell 5.3 points from last year and fell 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math -2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
45.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 943 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
29.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Rio Americano High compare within the district?
Rio Americano High is No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rio Americano High rank in California?
Rio Americano High ranks No. 943 of 1,596 in reading and No. 554 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Rio Americano High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 2 in math among 9 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.1% meet the reading standard and 29.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rio Americano High compare with other schools in Sacramento?
Rio Americano High is No. 12 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does Rio Americano High compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Rio Americano High is No. 29 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 48 9–12 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Americano HighThis school | 29.4% | 45.9% |
| El Camino Fundamental High | 15.9% | 51.6% |
| Encina High | 2.3% | 13.6% |
