Is River Valley Charter a good school?

Yes. River Valley Charter ranks in the top 8.4% of California high schools.

How many students attend River Valley Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended River Valley Charter.

What is the racial makeup of River Valley Charter?

Students at River Valley Charter are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

River Valley Charter

Summary:

River Valley Charter is a public charter high school located in Lakeside, CA, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 228 students. This high-performing school is part of the River Valley Charter District, which is ranked 155 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Valley Charter consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, with a statewide ranking of 194 out of 2,323 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating exceptional academic performance. River Valley Charter performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including male students (ranked 100 out of 2,172) and Hispanic students (ranked 115 out of 2,125), both with 5-star ratings. The school also has a strong four-year graduation rate of 81.6% and a lower-than-average dropout rate of 16.3% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby public high schools in the Grossmont Union High School District, such as El Cajon Valley High, Granite Hills High, and Chaparral High, River Valley Charter significantly outperforms them in academic rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those with special needs, further demonstrating its commitment to serving all students effectively.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040-2868

(619) 390-2579

District: River Valley Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.8%

Hispanic:

22.7%

Asian:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Valley Charter ranks better than 79.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.29. (See more...)

Compare Details River Valley Charter ranks better than 91.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at River Valley Charter who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks River Valley Charter 562^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See River Valley Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks River Valley Charter 194^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See River Valley Charter in the ranking list.)

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River Valley Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley Charter District 155^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	75.03	599^th	2715	77.9%
2022	86.72	344^th	2740	87.4%
2023	85.51	364^th	2802	87.0%
2024	76.29	562^nd	2777	79.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	56.02	910^th	2380	61.8%
2022	84.09	362^nd	2509	85.6%
2024	62.40	773^rd	2546	69.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.68	326^th	2407	86.5%
2022	86.34	327^th	2527	87.1%
2023	97.13	76^th	2558	97.0%
2024	83.41	368^th	2547	85.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.49	298^th	2213	86.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	51.73	760^th	1602	52.6%
2022	77.60	285^th	1555	81.7%
2023	72.58	373^rd	1552	76.0%
2024	49.70	747^th	1535	51.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	99.01	17^th	2133	99.2%
2022	98.11	42^nd	2123	98.0%
2023	95.18	86^th	2348	96.3%
2024	88.35	194^th	2323	91.6%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.21	210^th	1534	86.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.94	40^th	2247	98.2%
2024	87.99	152^nd	2235	93.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	97.83	29^th	1833	98.4%
2022	97.46	40^th	1858	97.8%
2023	91.09	132^nd	2118	93.8%
2024	79.25	317^th	2098	84.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	99.39	9^th	1880	99.5%
2022	98.02	50^th	1916	97.4%
2023	96.91	57^th	2207	97.4%
2024	93.62	100^th	2172	95.4%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.97	104^th	2142	95.1%
2024	89.16	115^th	2125	94.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at River Valley Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	96.95	13^th	1222	98.9%
2022	96.56	20^th	1204	98.3%
2023	89.73	69^th	1434	95.2%
2024	79.71	166^th	1406	88.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	233	4	20	54	5	4	5	0	325
2020	227	4	17	46	3	2	6	0	305
2021	201	6	19	51	5	2	9	0	293
2022	158	5	11	49	0	2	8	0	233
2023	155	4	11	50	0	2	6	0	228
2024	147	6	9	50	0	0	6	2	220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Valley Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	325	13.9	23.3	15.4
2020	305	n/a	n/a	18
2021	293	15.1	19.4	16
2022	233	12.7	18.2	15.9
2023	228	12.7	17.8	16.2
2024	220	12.7	17.3	16.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Valley Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	325	13.9	23.3	15.4
2020	305	n/a	n/a	18
2021	293	15.1	19.4	16
2022	233	12.7	18.2	15.9
2023	228	12.7	17.8	16.2
2024	220	12.7	17.3	16.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Valley Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 599^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 364^th of 2802 Middle schools	9.1%
Ranks 17^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 2348 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Valley Charter)	73.7	56.7	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (River Valley Charter)	55.3	51.9	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Valley Charter)	56	75	19%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (River Valley Charter)	34.7	57.1	22.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (River Valley Charter)	46	44.8	1.2%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Valley Charter)	96.2	93.2	3.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (River Valley Charter)	71.2	71.4	0.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (River Valley Charter)	77.3	72.2	5%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	228	29.8%
African American	4	4
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	20	11	45%
Hispanic	54	50	7.4%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	233	155	33.5%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.4%	16.2%	0.8%

Schools Near River Valley Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
River Valley Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.	Lakeside	92040	San Diego County	River Valley Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 390-2579	220	13	17.3	16.4%	147 (66.8%)	6 (2.7%)	50 (22.7%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	88.3	194^th of 2323 public high schools	91.6%		95.2	86^th of 2348 public high schools	96.3%	108	52.8			74.4	64.0	50.0	57.9	81.8	65.5	42.9	44.7	56.8	49.1
El Capitan High	Public	9-12	10410 Ashwood St.	Lakeside	92040	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 938-9100	1,830	17	107.3	56.2%	917 (50.1%)	28 (1.5%)	690 (37.7%)	47 (2.6%)	30 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	116 (6.3%)	60.4	628^th of 2323 public high schools	73.0%		55.1	758^th of 2348 public high schools	67.7%	130			34.7	20.0	34.2			56.4	56.4			25.3	25.3	$12,074
Santana High	Public	9-12	9915 North Magnolia Ave.	Santee	92071	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-0211	1,712	18	96.9	50.0%	925 (54.0%)	28 (1.6%)	543 (31.7%)	63 (3.7%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	141 (8.2%)	70.2	473^rd of 2323 public high schools	79.6%		78.5	356^th of 2348 public high schools	84.8%	117			31.8	14.3	31.2			62.9	62.9			40.9	40.9	$10,820
Chaparral High	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-4600	76	7	8.8	84.2%	24 (31.6%)	7 (9.2%)	39 (51.3%)	3 (3.9%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	8.2	2159^th of 2323 public high schools	7.1%		8.1	2192^nd of 2348 public high schools	6.6%	33			0.0		0.0			0.0	0.0			5.0	5.0	$32,683
MERIT Academy	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-0600	64	1	64.0	87.5%	31 (48.4%)	5 (7.8%)	25 (39.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	8.7	2119^th of 2323 public high schools	8.8%					(n/a)			0.0		0.0							0.0	0.0
IDEA Center	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-4332	138	2	67.6	72.5%	57 (41.3%)	12 (8.7%)	54 (39.1%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)	31.3	1389^th of 2323 public high schools	40.2%		23.5	1604^th of 2348 public high schools	31.7%	215			22.7		22.2			34.1	34.1			11.4	11.4	$22,602
Altus Schools East County	Public, Charter	7-12	111 Fletcher Pkwy.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Altus Schools East County District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 678-2020	260	8	31.7	69.6%	52 (20.0%)	18 (6.9%)	161 (61.9%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.1%)	38.6	1171^st of 2323 public high schools	49.6%		49	890^th of 2348 public high schools	62.1%	281	14.3	17.7	23.1	20.7	18.3	18.8	42.9	63.9	47.5	12.5	17.9	8.3	12.5
El Cajon Valley High	Public	9-12	1035 East Madison Ave.	El Cajon	92021	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 579-5855	1,672	15	110.9	93.1%	591 (35.3%)	152 (9.1%)	729 (43.6%)	120 (7.2%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	70 (4.2%)	22.5	1620^th of 2323 public high schools	30.3%		30.5	1400^th of 2348 public high schools	40.4%	220			11.0	7.3	10.6			30.0	30.0			11.7	11.7	$13,545
Granite Hills High	Public	9-12	1719 East Madison Ave.	El Cajon	92019	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 593-5500	2,414	17	141.0	62.1%	1,147 (47.5%)	62 (2.6%)	952 (39.4%)	85 (3.5%)	36 (1.5%)	9 (0.4%)	123 (5.1%)	45.1	994^th of 2323 public high schools	57.2%		38.4	1190^th of 2348 public high schools	49.3%	196			22.5	19.1	22.4			46.6	46.6			22.9	22.9	$10,477
Elite Academy	Public	9-12	230 Jamacha Blvd.	El Cajon	92019	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 588-3545	38	2	18.4	63.2%	17 (44.7%)	3 (7.9%)	13 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)

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