How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highlands High | Rio Linda High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Highlands, CA | Rio Linda, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 778 | 1,594 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.7% | 66.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Highlands High | Rio Linda High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,248 | $20,248 |
| District | Twin Rivers Unified | Twin Rivers Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Highlands High | Rio Linda High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| African American | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.3% | 51.4% |
| Asian | 8.5% | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highlands High | Rio Linda High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 389:1 | 318.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.8% | 52.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.