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River Valley High

801 El Margarita Rd., Yuba City, CA, 95993

About River Valley High

Yuba City, California's River Valley High School is a public high school that serves grades 9 through 12. There are about 1,800 students at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is about 22:1. It offers various academic and career-focused programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education pathways, and college readiness support. These initiatives contribute to its reputation as one of the best high schools in California . The student body is diverse, with most students coming from minority backgrounds, which is similar to the Yuba City community as a whole. Based on the data that is available, River Valley High School has about 23% of students who are good at math and 59% who are good at reading and writing. Students can also take standardized college entrance tests like the SAT and receive help with planning for college and beyond. River Valley High School offers a wide range of classes and provides students with valuable opportunities to prepare for college and careers, supporting their growth and success in both academics and future goals.

River Valley High Contact Information

Address

801 El Margarita Rd., Yuba City, CA, 95993

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Phone

(530) 822-2500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 59%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 59% in Reading.
88
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1676
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4017 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at River Valley High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.71%
Asian 32.82%
Hispanic 41.77%
Black 1.61%
Two+ Races 6.09%
Native Am. 0.54%
White
16.71%
Asian
32.82%
Hispanic
41.77%
Black
1.61%
Two+ Races
6.09%
Native Am.
0.54%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1676
48.69%
816 Female
51.07%
856 Male

Student Population

1676 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

279 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, River Valley High School in Yuba City, California, honored students who did well in academics, sports, and career-technical education programs. School leaders talked about how students can help by taking part in STEM programs, leadership activities, and community service projects.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at River Valley High School take Advanced Placement (AP) tests?

Ans. Yes, students can take AP tests in different subjects depending on what classes they are in.

Q2. What kinds of sports does the school offer?

Ans. The school has a lot of different sports programs, both team and individual, that happen at different times of the year.

Q3. Do students have access to a library or media center at school?

Ans. Yes, students can use the library and media center to study and do research.

Q4. Does the school help students with their college applications or career choices?

Ans. Yes, counselors help students plan their careers, apply to colleges, and find out about scholarships.

Q5. Can students be leaders at River Valley High School?

Ans. Yes, students can be leaders in student government and campus groups.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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