River Valley High

801 El Margarita Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993

rvhs.ycusd.k12.ca.us/

1,695 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Valley High School, located in Yuba City, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Yuba City Unified School District. The campus is known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a diverse range of educational programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of elective options designed to cater to the diverse interests and future goals of its student body.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong focus on student life, culture, and community involvement. River Valley maintains an active extracurricular presence, featuring numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage campus engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive, well-rounded citizens within the broader Northern California community.

1,695

Total Students

82.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	700
Black	27
Asian	562
Two or More	115
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
700 (41.4%)
Asian
562 (33.3%)
White
275 (16.3%)
Two or More
115 (6.8%)
Black
27 (1.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Yuba City Unified
Phone:	(530)822-2500
Website:	http://rvhs.ycusd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	982
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	186

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 465

Grade 10 406

Grade 11 433

Grade 12 391