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Rio Americano High

San Juan Unified · Sacramento County · 4540 American River Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864-6104

(916) 971-7494

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7/10
#408
Rank 408 out of 1,227
Top 33%
English Language Arts6/10 · #493 · 60th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #404 · 67th percentile
Science8/10 · #341 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Rio Americano sits in the leafy, established neighborhoods of northeast Sacramento — think tree-lined streets, proximity to the American River Parkway, and a community that takes local schools seriously. Academics are solid across the board, with science being a particular strength, and the school has a reputation for a well-rounded experience that balances coursework with a strong activities culture. Families who want a classic suburban high school feel within a real city — close to coffee shops, trails, and the energy of Sacramento — tend to find Rio a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

447 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
269 (60%)
Hispanic
77 (17%)
Asian
55 (12%)
Multiple Races
29 (6%)
African American
15 (3%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners61 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged189 (42%)
Students with Disabilities29 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,891
Enrollment
79.6
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
28.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

17
AP Courses
offered
28.7%
AP Participation
of students
541
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Raiders · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

26
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #823 · 63rd percentile

131 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found