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Rio Linda High

6309 Dry Creek Rd., Rio Linda, CA 95673Twin Rivers Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,596
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$20,304
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 42% vs nat'l
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
64/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,596 students in grades 09–12 in Rio Linda, California.
42% above average funding
District spends $20,304 per pupil, 42% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 64th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rio Linda High is a very large high in Rio Linda, California, serving grades 09–12 with 1,596 students. The district invests $20,304 per student — 42% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 64/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Rio Linda High

1,596
Total Students
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
82%
Free Lunch
83
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution887 male · 703 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility82%
National avg 52% · 1,302 students
Student Composition
15%
20%
50%
Asian15%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino50%
Black7%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060133201991

Academic Outcomes at Rio Linda High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 64th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 95673

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,304Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,304
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,934
Student Support$3,858
Administration$2,436
Operations$3,046
Other$2,030
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,304 spent per student, an estimated $8,995 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
19%
State government
59.8%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $20,304/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (64/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 82% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Smythe Academy of Arts and SciencesLas Palmas ElementaryWoodridge ElementaryRegency Park Elementary
+17 more
↓
Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology AcademyFoothill Ranch MiddleNorwood Junior HighWestside Preparatory Charter
↓
High School
Grant Union HighFoothill HighHighlands High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySacramento County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTwin Rivers Unified →
Phone: (916)566-2725
NCES ID: 060133201991
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rio Linda seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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● 41 opp88% FRL
High
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1,251 students · 09–12
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Elem
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,077 students · KG–08
● 43 opp90% FRL
Elem
Las Palmas Elementary
1,017 students · KG–06
● 42 opp91% FRL
High
Highlands High
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● 41 opp90% FRL
Elem
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Elem
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723 students · KG–06
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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
6309 Dry Creek Rd., Rio Linda, CA 95673
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.