Rio Mesa High, CA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How Rio Mesa High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score40
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Rio Mesa High
2,229Students
100%Low-Income Students
97Teachers
23 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | <1% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 28% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25% | 27% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 11% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 6% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 9% | 29% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 48% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 6% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Rio Mesa High
23%Math Proficiency
36%Reading Proficiency
30%Average Proficiency
96%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 32% | 46% | 50% |
| Male | 30% | 41% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 30% | 38% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 38% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 53% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 20% | 39% | 43% |
| Limited English | 6% | 34% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 22% | 35% | 39% |
| Migrant | 20% | 38% | 41% |
| With Disabilities | 10% | 22% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Rio Mesa High
90%Overall Rate
88%Low-Income
77%Limited English
64%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 77% | 69% |
| Black | 50% | 63% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 73% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 64% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Rio Mesa High, CA
Linda Vista Adventist Elementary School
0 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Elementary School
2 miles, N
Peppermint Junction
2 miles, S
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3 miles, SW