- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rio Linda, CA
Rio Linda High
Federal NCES profile for Rio Linda High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060133201991
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Linda High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Rio Linda · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Linda High has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Linda High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Rio Linda, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133201991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Rio Linda High held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060133201991 · Rio Linda, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,594 enr · 19.4:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Rio Linda High held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Linda High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- This school
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- Woodridge Elem
Woodridge Elementary
814 students
What this shows Rio Linda High reports 1,594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Linda High compares
Rio Linda High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,594 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,594
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 18.8%
Asian 15.4%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Rio Linda High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Linda High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Linda High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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 (~1,594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Linda High
How many students attend Rio Linda High?
Rio Linda High has 1,594 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rio Linda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,596 (2022-23) → 1,596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Linda High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Linda High is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Linda High?
66.4% of students at Rio Linda High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Linda High?
The largest demographic group at Rio Linda High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Rio Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Linda High?
Rio Linda High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rio Linda High rank among public schools in Rio Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Linda High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Rio Linda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rio Linda on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Rio Linda High, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Foothill High (1,417 students), and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences (1,091 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.