River Valley Charter District

The River Valley Charter is the sole public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in the River Valley Charter District in California. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 194 out of 2,323 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

River Valley Charter's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher test scores than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.82% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In mathematics, 56.82% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school also boasts a higher-than-average four-year graduation rate of 81.6% and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 5.8%.

While River Valley Charter's overall performance is impressive, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (16.23%) may indicate that the school's student population is not fully representative of the broader community. This could raise questions about equity and access to the school's high-quality education. However, the school's rankings have steadily improved over the past few years, suggesting that it is continuously working to enhance its educational offerings and student outcomes.