Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)'s student population of 132 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
43%
55%
Black
31%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is ranked #9188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School, Daylor (William) High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
132 students attend Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) offer ?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) part of?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) located?
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School) is located in the Valley Hi And North Laguna neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Valley Hi And North Laguna.
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