- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuba City, CA
River Valley High
Federal NCES profile for River Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064347011520
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley High earns 44/100 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 Yuba City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Yuba City, CA.
School address
District: Yuba City Unified · California
NCES ID 064347011520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
River Valley High shrank from 1,771 students in 2022-23 to 1,676 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 86.7 → 87.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 064347011520 · Yuba City, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,695 enr · 19.7:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Yuba City High (1,678 students)
River Valley High shrank from 1,771 students in 2022-23 to 1,676 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 86.7 → 87.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
River Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Valley High
1,695 students
- Yuba City High
Yuba City High
1,678 students
- Andros Karpero
Andros Karperos
1,181 students
- Riverbend Elem
Riverbend Elementary
914 students
- Butte Vista El
Butte Vista Elementary
853 students
- Gray Avenue Mi 655
Gray Avenue Middle
655 students
What this shows River Valley High reports 1,695 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Valley High compares
River Valley High is a shrinking 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,695 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,695
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$16,452
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
Asian 33.3%
White 16.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, River Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuba City Unified reports $16,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andros Karperos | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte Vista Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Avenue Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Yuba City
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 (~1,695 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Valley High
How many students attend River Valley High?
River Valley High has 1,695 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yuba City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,771 (2022-23) → 1,676 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley High is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 River Valley High?
58.0% of students at River Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley High?
The largest demographic group at River Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Yuba City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley High?
River Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 River Valley High rank among high schools in Yuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Yuba City, 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 Yuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuba City Unified?
Besides River Valley High, Yuba City Unified also operates Yuba City High (1,678 students), Andros Karperos (1,181 students), and Riverbend Elementary (914 students). See the Yuba City Unified district page for the complete list.