- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064158006857
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 18/100 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
- 18
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
River City High held near 2,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 98.6 → 98.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 064158006857 · West Sacramento, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,168 enr · 22.1:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students)
River City High held near 2,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 98.6 → 98.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
River City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River City High
2,168 students
- Bridgeway Isla
Bridgeway Island Elementary
1,062 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
928 students
- Southport Elem 785
Southport Elementary
785 students
- Riverbank Elem 599
Riverbank Elementary
599 students
- Elkhorn Villag 557
Elkhorn Village Elementary
557 students
What this shows River City High reports 2,168 students on the CCD universe file.
How River City High compares
River City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,988
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
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.
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
District finance for Washington Unified reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,168 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,216 (2022-23) → 2,209 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 18/100 (lower 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 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.
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.