River City High

2,216 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River City High School, located at 1 Raider Lane in West Sacramento, serves as a cornerstone of the Washington Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is known for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. The school offers a diverse range of programs, including rigorous college-preparatory coursework, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities, such as competitive athletics and performing arts, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, River City High is deeply invested in cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The "Raider" community emphasizes the values of integrity, responsibility, and civic engagement, encouraging students to participate in leadership roles and community service. By maintaining strong partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing a student-centered learning environment, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and social awareness necessary to thrive as productive members of the West Sacramento community and beyond.

2,216

Total Students

98.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River City High
Demographic	Student Count
White	622
Hispanic	1,033
Black	92
Asian	311
Two or More	115
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	30

Hispanic
1,033 (46.7 %)
White
622 (28.1 %)
Asian
311 (14.1 %)
Two or More
115 (5.2 %)
Black
92 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
30 (1.4 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)

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:	Washington Unified
Phone:	(916)375-7800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 9 557

Grade 10 566

Grade 11 598

Grade 12 495