Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

2026-2027

School Fact Sheet

To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day

School Highlights

Rio Linda Prep supports the belief that all students CAN learn. Students will experience a rigorous and challenging curriculum that will prepare them for success in high school, college, and career. We engage students in and out of the classroom with college visits, educational field trips, academic competitions, athletics, and clubs.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a certified program offering a college readiness course with a schoolwide focus on scholastic advancement and college success
Advanced Coursework and Programs
Integrated Math 1 and Advanced Math 7
Honors English for 7th and 8th grade
Honors Science for 7th and 8th grade
Honors History for 7th and 8th grade
Spanish
Math, Engineering, Science Advancement (MESA)
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) coordinator
Modern library designed to encourage collaboration and reading
Academic Support - After-school Homework Club and tutoring
Instructional Technology - All classrooms have MXTVs, document cameras, and speaker systems to support instruction. All students are assigned a Chromebook and can access several instructional apps through their Apps Portal. The Aeries Portal provides access to up-to-date information on students' grades, attendance, and assignments

Excellence in Education

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Platinum Medal recipient
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on the Cycle of Continuous Improvement, data analysis, and classroom instruction

Academics and Enrichment Programs

RLPA offers several opportunities for students to extend their learning before, during, and after school with staff members. When students get involved in an activity, team, or club at school, they are academically more successful.

Boys and Girls Volleyball
Boys and Girls Basketball
Boys and Girls Soccer
Flag Football
Track
Cross Country
Digital Media Elective
Chess Club
Art Club
Robotics Club
Book Club
Lunchtime Sports Club
Band Elective
Spanish Elective
After-school tutoring
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) elective
eSports Program
Yearbook
Friday Night Live Mentoring
Expanded Learning before and after school programs
Monthly Squire Rewards
Student Government/Leadership

Family Involement

Students succeed when they have a team of adults to support them. RLPA encourages all families to get involved by attending events or volunteering their time.