River Valley High School

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River Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 El Margarita Rd,  Yuba City, CA
Yuba City Unified School District
3.8
3.2
1,695 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Reusser
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
50.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
310:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
41.3%
Asian
32.5%
White
16.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black
1.6%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#124 Most Diverse Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Davis 453 Students
California State University - Sacramento 346 Students
California State University, Chico 335 Students
Yuba College 335 Students
University of California - Berkeley 304 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 297 Students
University of California - San Diego 216 Students
San Francisco State University 206 Students
University of San Francisco 195 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 194 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 175 Students
Nursing 127 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Business 93 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 37 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 391 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/14/2026
This place is dull, I haven't learned a thing and it feels like a daycare with easy assignments. In terms of things I can do it's high, but this place isn't worth your time if you truly do not care about what they have. It's very boring but I had fun with my friends. Enjoy it if you can, I guess I did too.
3.0 Senior
12/26/2023
I would like to see more involvement around campus. Also working towards creating a better atmosphere for students.
5.0 Senior
11/17/2023
Personally I think River Valley High School is a great community that helps students become college and career ready. I love that it is a block schedule with different classes each semester. I feel like that helps students adjust to college in the future. I love how many extracurricular classes there are like psychology and child development.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/30/2025
Coming to pick my kid up is painfully slow. I come in and have the form filled out, 15 minutes goes by, then they give the slip to the person to call the class to make it happen again. I tell them i have been waiting for 15 minutes and they are just now doing this, i have an appointment at 3 and she...
5.0 parent
3/18/2020
It is nice and good. They have a clean environment. They have a good way of having different classes for different students. They also give many opportunities to have electives and complete A-G.
1.0 other
5/8/2014
Terrible teachers,staff,and administration. Only few teachers care most just spend their time protesting when they don't do any work administration does not care about the students and they are very rude to kids unless the kids parents are there.
5.0 parent
4/7/2014
My son is a student at the River Valley High School in Yuba City, California. I'm disabled and have not been able to help my son in athletic or academic events as a parent normally would due to my physical limitations and medications. Lucky for me some of his friends parents and coaches have helped...

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River Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yuba City, CA and is served by the Yuba City Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,695 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. River Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sutter County Special Education, Feather River Academy, Yuba City Independence Academy, and more. Learn more about what Yuba City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near River Valley High School.

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