School Profile
Rio Americano High School
4540 American River Drive Sacramento, CA 95864
Tel:(916) 971-7494
Fax: (916) 971-7513
“National Blue Ribbon School" 1994, 1996, 2006
“A California Distinguished School” 1988, 1994, 1999, 2005, 2013
Cliff Kelly, Principal
Gina Jackson, Vice Principal
Jennifer Keith, Vice Principal
Chris Hauger, Vice Principal
COMMUNITY: Rio Americano High School is located in a suburban community along the American River Parkway, minutes from the state capitol in downtown Sacramento, California. The majority of the students reside in the surrounding established neighborhoods.
SCHOOL: Rio Americano is a comprehensive public high school consisting of grades 9-12 with a strong emphasis on college preparatory curriculum. The class of 2024 has 425 students. The academic year is based on two semesters, each eighteen weeks in length. The school offers a six-period day with each class lasting 59 minutes, and on block days twice during the semester (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) each class lasts 124 minutes.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES: English Language, English Literature, Seminar, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1, United States History, Macro Economics, Micro Economics, U.S. Government and Politics, Spanish, French, Studio Art, Computer Science, Statistics, World History, and European History.
GRADING STANDARDS:
Unweighted classes are graded on a four-point scale: A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0
Weighted courses: Honors and Advanced Placement courses add one point for each class
with a "C" grade or better.
A=5, B=4, C=3
This grading scale is applicable to all students. Both weighted and unweighted grades are calculated on the transcript. In cases of repeated courses, only the higher grade is calculated, although all attempts are shown.
Highest GPA for the class of 2024: 4.75
CLASS RANKING: Rio Americano High School/San Juan USD no longer provides ranking information.
SPECIAL PROGRAM FEATURES: Rio is accredited by the Western Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, most recently in 2023. In 1994, 1996 and 2006, Rio was named a National Blue Ribbon School. The State of California has recognized Rio Americano's excellence by honoring the school with the Distinguished School Award in 1988, 1994, 1999, 2005 and 2013. Rio is especially renowned for its outstanding music, theater, and journalism programs, as well as for its academic competitions (Academic Decathlon, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate, Mock Trial, and Moot Court) and its athletic teams. Rio’s four-year Academia CIVITAS, a Political Studies Academy, offers an integrated, specialized curriculum addressing civic responsibility and public policy issues.
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS: Total students: 1891
Seniors: 425
Juniors: 496
Sophomores: 446
Freshman: 524
POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS CLASS of 2024:
4 year college/university: 50.5%
2 year college: 43.1%
Vocational/tech school: 3.2%
Military: 1.4%
Work: 1.8%
Of the students who reported their college of attendance, these are the anticipated schools of attendance for Fall 2024.
University of California 11.5% •
California State University 18.2% •
Community College 46.6% •
Out of State/Private Schools 23.7%
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
There are more than 42 student organized clubs active on campus. Each fall students can apply to charter a club in the areas of academics, politics, culture, religion, athletics, philanthropy and special interests. Currently, chartered student clubs include Big Sis/ Little Sis, Operation Smile, Rio Garden Club, Hack Club, Malala Club and Lunch with Friends
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
40 credits English
30 credits Mathematics
20 credits Physical Education
20 Credits World Lang
10 credits Life Science
10 credits Physical Science
10 credits Additional Science
10 credits World History
10 credits US History
5 credits American Gov
5 credits Social Studies Elective
5 credits Econ
5 credits Health
10 credits Visual/Performing Arts
30 Elective credits
220 Total Credits
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID):
The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students succeed in a rigorous college preparation program. Rio provides AVID students intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships.
CIVITAS:
Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, California, offers Academia CIVITAS, a four-year honors program. The Civitas program provides students with advanced and specialized learning in the social sciences and an enriched sense of citizenship. To prepare students to be active, responsible, knowledgeable citizens who accept their role as civic minded adults.
TEST SCORES (CEEB-ACT CODE: 052730):
SAT Mean Total: 1227
SAT Mean Evidence-based Reading & Writing: 618
SAT Mean Math: 609
ACT Mean Composite: Unavailable
NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALIST SCHOLARS for the CLASS of 2024: 1
Commended Scholars for the Class of 2024: 7
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS: In May 2024, 464 students took a total of 881 Advanced Placement Examinations in the following areas: English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition, United States History, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Biology, Physics 1, Spanish Language, French Language, Economics Macro, Government and Politics, Computer Science and Studio Art.
CLASS OF 2024 4-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE
|
Alfred University |
|
American University |
|
Arizona State University |
|
Azusa Pacific University |
|
Boise State University |
|
Brigham Young University |
|
Cal Poly Humboldt |
|
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo |
|
Carnegie Mellon University |
|
Chamberlin University |
|
CSU Chico |
|
CSU Dominguez Hills |
|
CSU Fresno |
|
CSU Fullerton |
|
CSU Long Beach |
|
CSU Monterey Bay |
|
CSU Northridge |
|
CSU Sacramento |
|
Chapman University |
|
Claremont McKenna |
|
Clemson University |
|
Chapman University |
|
Colorado School of the Mines |
|
DigiPen Institute of Technology |
|
Dillard University |
|
Dominican University |
|
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
|
Emerson College |
|
Golden West College |
|
George Fox University |
|
Harvey Mudd College |
|
Lake Forest University |
|
La Sierra University |
|
Lewis and Clark College |
|
Lipscomb University |
|
Loyola Marymount University |
|
Loyola University Chicago |
|
Manhattan School of Music |
|
Marysville University |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
|
Master’s University |
|
Michigan State University |
|
Mississippi State University |
|
Montana State University |
|
New School of Jazz |
|
New York University |
|
Norfolk State University |
|
Northeastern University |
|
Oregon State University |
|
Palm Beach Atlantic University |
|
Pennsylvania State University |
|
Pitzer College |
|
Point Loma Nazarene University |
|
Pomona College |
|
Portland State University |
|
Rhode Island Institute of Technology |
|
Rochester Institute of Technology |
|
Saint Mary’s College |
|
San Diego State University |
|
San Francisco State University |
|
San Jose State University |
|
Santa Clara University |
|
Seattle Pacific University |
|
Sonoma State University |
|
Southern Methodist University |
|
Southern Oregon University |
|
Syracuse University |
|
Texas Christian University |
|
University of Alabama |
|
University of Arizona |
|
UC Berkeley |
|
UC Davis |
|
UC Irvine |
|
UC Los Angeles |
|
UC Riverside |
|
UC Santa Barbara |
|
UC Santa Cruz |
|
UC San Diego |
|
University of British Columbia |
|
University of Colorado Boulder |
|
University of Dallas |
|
University of Georgia |
|
University of Michigan |
|
University of Miami |
|
University of Mississippi |
|
University of Nebraska |
|
University of Nevada (Reno & Las Vegas) |
|
University of Notre Dame |
|
University of Oklahoma |
|
University of Oregon |
|
University of Puget Sound |
|
University of San Diego |
|
University of Southern California |
|
University of Utah |
|
University of Washington |
|
University of Wisconsin |
|
University of West Georgia |
|
University of Wyoming |
|
Westmont College |
|
Washington State University |
|
Willamette University |
|
William Jessup University |
|
Washington State University |