Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)'s student population of 18 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Hispanic
6%
56%
White
83%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)'s ranking?
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)?
18 students attend River Delta High/elementary (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)?
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) offer ?
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) part of?
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative) is part of River Delta Joint Unified School District.
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