- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverbank, CA
Riverbank High
Federal NCES profile for Riverbank High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006104232
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbank High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Riverbank · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbank High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbank High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Riverbank, CA.
School address
District: Riverbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060006104232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Riverbank High held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060006104232 · Riverbank, CA High · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 18.6:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbank Language Academy (557 students)
Riverbank High held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riverbank High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverbank High
744 students
- Riverbank Lang
Riverbank Language Academy
557 students
- Cardozo Middle
Cardozo Middle
544 students
- California Ave
California Avenue Elementary
540 students
- Mesa Verde Ele
Mesa Verde Elementary
529 students
- Adelante High 40
Adelante High
40 students
What this shows Riverbank High reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbank High compares
Riverbank 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$16,613
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
White 11.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Riverbank High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Riverbank Unified reports $16,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverbank High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Language Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardozo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Verde Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adelante High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbank High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Riverbank
1 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbank High
How many students attend Riverbank High?
Riverbank High has 744 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverbank, CA. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbank High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbank High is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Riverbank High?
54.6% of students at Riverbank High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbank High?
The largest demographic group at Riverbank High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Riverbank, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbank High?
Riverbank High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Riverbank High rank among public schools in Riverbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbank High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Riverbank, 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 Riverbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverbank Unified?
Besides Riverbank High, Riverbank Unified also operates Riverbank Language Academy (557 students), Cardozo Middle (544 students), and California Avenue Elementary (540 students). See the Riverbank Unified district page for the complete list.