- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Rio Cazadero High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233007702
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for California
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) ranks #6 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233007702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 061233007702 · Sacramento, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 12:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 120
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)
120 students
What this shows Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) compares
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
African American 30.8%
Asian 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
White 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Hiram W. Johnson High
Standard public school
1,682 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)
How many students attend Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) has 120 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) is 12:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)?
65.2% of students at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Cazadero High (Continuation)?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) ranks #6 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Rio Cazadero High (Continuation), Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.