Rio Americano High

4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864

1,884 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rio Americano High School, located in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, is a highly regarded public school within the San Juan Unified School District. Known for its strong academic culture and inclusive community, the school serves a diverse student body and has built a long-standing reputation for balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a vibrant campus life. It is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to both the liberal arts and STEM education, consistently ranking among the top comprehensive high schools in the Sacramento region.

Beyond academics, Rio Americano is perhaps most famous for its nationally recognized instrumental music program, specifically its award-winning jazz bands. The school fosters a robust extracurricular environment that includes a wide array of competitive athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. With a focus on preparing students for higher education and civic engagement, the school is often described by its community as having a close-knit, "small school" feel despite its comprehensive size, supported by dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher organization.

1,884

Total Students

76.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Americano High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,137
Hispanic	352
Black	67
Asian	182
Two or More	134
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,137 (60.5 %)
Hispanic
352 (18.7 %)
Asian
182 (9.7 %)
Two or More
134 (7.1 %)
Black
67 (3.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7494
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,884
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	730
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 482

Grade 10 454

Grade 11 499

Grade 12 449