Enrollment
1,695
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064347011520
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Valley High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Valley High
River Valley High is a higher-need, large high school in Yuba City, California, enrolling 1,695 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% 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 95% of state schools at 1,695 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Yuba City's high schools, it stands alongside Yuba City High (1,678 students): River Valley High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 18.9:1).
Yuba City Unified also operates Yuba City High (1,678 students) and Andros Karperos (1,181 students) alongside River Valley 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 Valley High compares
River Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,333
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuba City Unified, which includes River Valley High.
$15,333
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 66.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~1,695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
Is River Valley High a good school?
River Valley High earns 45/100 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 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.
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