Enrollment
2,168
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Sacramento, CA
River City High
Federal NCES profile for River City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064158006857
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River City High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in West Sacramento · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River City High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River City High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 064158006857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River City High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at River City High
River City High is a higher-need, large high school in West Sacramento, California, enrolling 2,168 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,168 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Sacramento's high schools, it stands alongside Washington Middle College High (171 students): River City High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 24.4:1).
Washington Unified also operates Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students) and Stonegate Elementary (928 students) alongside River City High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River City High compares
River City High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,168 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,168
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$14,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 27.0%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, River City High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes River City High.
$14,494
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How River City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Island Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southport Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Village Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in West Sacramento
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about River City High
How many students attend River City High?
River City High has 2,168 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City High?
The student-teacher ratio at River City High is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River City High?
63.5% of students at River City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River City High?
The largest demographic group at River City High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in West Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River City High?
River City High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River City High rank among high schools in West Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, River City High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West 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 West Sacramento on the city page.
Is River City High a good school?
River City High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington Unified?
Besides River City High, Washington Unified also operates Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students), Stonegate Elementary (928 students), and Southport Elementary (785 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.
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