Rio Linda High School

2026-2027

School Fact Sheet

To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day

School Highlights

Whatever your talent, Rio Linda High offers something for everyone! From comprehensive high school academics and career education to athletics, activities, counseling, and support services. We are a diverse community that embraces and celebrates the many languages, cultures, and special interests of our student and staff population.

Unparalleled student achievement as students study rigorous coursework
Preparing for both college and career is expected at Rio Linda High, which offers Advanced Placement (AP) and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways
Dual Enrollment students take classes from American River College in place of high school classes to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously
Our Career Technical Education is articulated with post-secondary institutions and career/industry professionals, which enhances college and career readiness
Rio Linda High students are highly engaged in campus life and the many leadership, curricular, social, service, and co-curricular programs offered - FFA, MEChA, MESA, CSF
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) programs - Studio Art, Choir, Concert Band, Guitar, Piano, Drama - showcase our students' artistic talents
Our teachers are experts in their field (scientists, writers, mathematicians, engineers, musicians), and all our staff are engaged in supporting the success of our students

Excellence in Education

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) - previous six-year accreditation granted through 2031
98% graduation rate
High achieving graduates enrolled at prestigious universities such as Cal Tech, Brown, Stanford, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Arizona State, Duke, Grambling State University, University of the Pacific, Pepperdine University, Coast Guard Academy, UC Santa Barbara, and Mills College
Over 45 of our seniors earned the Seal of Biliteracy for demonstrating literacy in two or more languages
30% of our students are enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course
All 10-12 grade students are offered the opportunity to take the necessary AP tests free of charge
All 9-11 grade students are offered the opportunity to take the PSAT free of charge
Our A-G completion rate ranks among the district's best at nearly 63% completion rate by our seniors

Notable Accomplishments

Rio Linda offers boys and girls comprehensive athletic programs. Our teams are highly competitive and have won league championships in football, girls basketball, boys volleyball, and girls flag football.

Our academic teams rank high in FFA, Science Bowl, and SkillsUSA
Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Choir, and Concert Band have earned superior ratings at music festivals

Advanced Coursework

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) college readiness course with a focus on scholastic advancement and college success
Advanced Placement/College Prep Courses: 18 AP courses, Honors, college prep, higher-level Math, Science, English, Social Science, World Language, and Studio Art
23 American River College (ARC) courses
Over 17% of 9th graders completed a Dual Enrollment course during the 2025-2026 school year

Career Technical Education

Agriculture Science, Mechanics, Natural Resources, Floral Design, Animal Science
Automotive Pathway
Culinary Arts
Digital Media and Television Broadcasting