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{{Short description|Public high school in Rio Linda, California}}
{{Infobox school
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|image = Rio Linda High School Senior Square.jpg|thumb|
|image = Rio Linda High School Senior Square.jpg
|name = Rio Linda High School
|name = Rio Linda High School
|district = [[Twin Rivers Unified School District]]
|district = [[Twin Rivers Unified School District]]
|city = [[Rio Linda, California]]
|city = [[Rio Linda, California]]
|country = {{USA}}
|country = United States
|streetaddress = 6309 Dry Creek Road
|streetaddress = 6309 Dry Creek Road
|zipcode = 95673
|zipcode = 95673
|established = 1962
|established = 1962
|principal = Diedre Barlow
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] 4-year
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] 4-year
|motto = Excellence is a Habit
|motto = Excellence is a Habit
|grades = 9-12
|grades = 9-12
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|colors = Black and Gold <br/>{{Color sample|black}}{{Color sample|gold}}
|nickname = [[Knight|Knights]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rlhs.twinriversusd.org/|title=Rio Linda High School|access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref>
|mascot = Knight
|newspaper = Knight Times
|newspaper = Knight Times
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'''Rio Linda High School''' is a high school located in [[Rio Linda]], [[Sacramento, CA]]. It has an enrollment of 2,035 students. It is part of the [[Twin Rivers Unified School District]], and was formerly part of the Grant Unified School District.
'''Rio Linda High School''' is a high school located in [[Rio Linda]], [[Sacramento, California]], United States. It has an enrollment of 2,035 students. It is part of the [[Twin Rivers Unified School District]], and was formerly part of the Grant Unified School District.


Rio Linda High School opened in 1962 and has been the one of the primary high schools for students in the Rio Linda/Elverta and Natomas Communities. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and academic opportunities.
Rio Linda High School opened in 1962 and has been one of the primary high schools for students in the Rio Linda/Elverta and Natomas Communities. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and academic opportunities.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
2,035 students attend Rio Linda High School. 41% of them are [[White people|White]], 22% are [[Hispanic people|Hispanic]], 13% are [[Asian people|Asian]], and 8% are [[African-American]] and 4% are [[Middle East]]ern/[[India|Indian]] . 93% of the students receive a reduced price/free lunch and 19% of the student body (386 students) are [[English language]] learners. The 3 most commonly spoken languages spoken by English language learners at this school are [[Spanish language|Spanish]] (205 students), [[Hmong language|Hmong]] (86 students), and [[Russian language|Russian]] (40 students) [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]/[[Urdu]]/[[Arabic]] (40 students)
2,035 students attend Rio Linda High School. 41% of them are [[White people|White]], 22% are [[Hispanic people|Hispanic]], 13% are [[Asian people|Asian]], 8% are [[African-American]], and 4% are [[Middle East]]ern/[[India]]n. 93% of the students receive a reduced price/free lunch and 19% of the student body (386 students) are [[English language]] learners. The 4 most commonly spoken languages spoken by English language learners at this school are [[Spanish language|Spanish]] (205 students), [[Hmong language|Hmong]] (86 students), [[Russian language|Russian]] (40 students), and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]/[[Urdu]]/[[Arabic]] (40 students).

== Administration==
{| class="wikitable"
! Job !! Name
|-
| Principal || Mr. Ed Delgado
|-
| Assistant Principal || Ms. Kellie Cassidy
|-
| Assistant Principal || Mr. Randy Holcum
|-
| Assistant Principal || Mr. Scott Meyers
|}

== Student Body Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
! Job !! Name
|-
| President || Jackie McKenzie
|-
| Vice President || Victoria Alvarez
|-
| Secretary || Jackie Lee
|-
| Treasurer || DeMarkus Coleman
|-
| Community Service || Deya Cuarezma
|-
| Rallies || Selena Gayden
|}


==Rankings==
==Rankings==


In 2012, after evaluating 21,776 high schools across the nation, [[U.S. News & World Report]] awarded Rio Linda High School a silver medal. Rio Linda was ranked 1,605th nationally (top 8%) and 337th within the state of [[California]] (top 14%)<ref>{{cite web|title=US News and World Report|url=http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/twin-rivers-unified-school-district/rio-linda-high-school-1691}}</ref>
In 2012, after evaluating 21,776 high schools across the nation, ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' awarded Rio Linda High School a silver medal. Rio Linda was ranked 1,605th nationally (top 8%) and 337th within the state of [[California]] (top 14%)<ref>{{cite web|title=U.S. News & World Report|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/twin-rivers-unified-school-district/rio-linda-high-school-1691}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Jay Mosley]], member of the [[Missouri House of Representatives]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Representative Jay Mosley|url=https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?year=2019&code=R&district=068&category=amendment|access-date=2021-05-09|website=house.mo.gov}}</ref>
Rio Linda High School offers many AP Courses including:
*[[Darren Oliver]], Major League Baseball player<ref>{{cite web|last=Yamamoto|first=Ryan|title=Rio Linda High baseball star Darren Oliver to play in World Series|url=http://archive.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=102747|publisher=[[KXTV]]|accessdate=April 25, 2014|date=October 26, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426232909/http://archive.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=102747|archivedate=April 26, 2014}}</ref>
{{colbegin}}
* [[Sheila Hudson]], Olympian, [[USATF]] Board of Director & Hall of Fame, [[Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles]] Sr Athletics Executive, [[U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association|USTFCCCA]] Hall of Fame
* AP Chemistry
* [[Justin E. H. Smith]], philosopher and author
* AP Physics B
* AP Physics C
* AP Calculus AB
* AP Calculus BC
* AP Biology
* AP English Literature
* AP Language and Composition
* AP Spanish Literature
* AP Government
* AP World History
* AP Macroeconomics
* AP United States History
* AP Music
{{colend}}


* [[Kay Ivey]], the current governor of Alabama, taught at the school in the 1960s<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2017/04/23/pride-camden-kay-iveys-path-governors-office/100693348/ | title=The pride of Camden: Kay Ivey's path to the governor's office }}</ref>
Rio Linda High School also offers many [[Regional Occupational Program|ROP]] and [[Career and Technical Education|CTE]] Courses including:
{{colbegin}}
* 3D Design
* Accounting
* Agriculture
* Animal Science
* Architectural Design
* Architectural Drawing
* Art
* AVID
* Beginning Band
* Beginning Choir
* Concert Band
* Concert Choir
* Computer Applications
* Computer Graphics
* Culinary Arts
* Digital Media
* Entrepreneurship & Virtual Enterprise
* Floral Arranging
* Guitar Beginners & Advanced
* Introduction to Business
* Jazz Band
* JROTC
* Knights News(RLKN)(School News Program Production)
* [[KRIO Radio Evolved]](School 24-hour Radio Station)
* Leadership/ASB
* Nightwind
* Marching Band
* Marketing
* Metal Works & Welding
* Piano Beginner & Advanced
* Radio Broadcasting
* Rio NYN
* ROP Market Merchandise
* ROP Retail Sales
* ROP Web Page Design
* Small Business
* Sound Engineering
* Symphonic Band
* T-Shirt Design and Production
* Teacher Aide
* Television Occupations
* Video Production
* Vocal Jazz
{{colend}}


* [[Cameron Skattebo]], runningback for [[Arizona State Sun Devils football|Arizona State]]
Recent graduates have attended high-ranked universities such as [[Stanford University]], [[Brown University]], [[Columbia University]], [[CalTECH]], [[University of the Pacific (United States)|University of the Pacific]], [[UCLA]], [[UC Berkeley]], [[UC Davis]], and [[UC San Diego]].


== Clubs==
{{colbegin}}
*Academic Decathlon
*Anime
*Archery
*Bible Club
*Broadcasting
*Celtic
*California Scholarship Federation
*Cultural Diversity club
*Drama
*French
*Friday Night Live
*Future Business Leaders of America
*Future Farmers of America
*Gay Straight Alliance
*Hmong Club
*Key Club
*Math Club
*MECHA
*MESA
*Polynesian
*Spanish
*Science Bowl
*Latinos Unidos
*Green Club
*Spirit Club
{{colend}}
==Sports==
{{colbegin}}
*Baseball
*Basketball
*Cheerleading
*Cross Country
*Football
*Golf
*Rugby
*Soccer
*Softball
*Swimming
*Tennis
*Track & Field
*Volleyball
*Water Polo
*Wrestling
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==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{official website|http://rlhs-trusd-ca.schoolloop.com/}}
*{{official website|http://rlhs-trusd-ca.schoolloop.com/}}

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[[Category:High schools in Sacramento County, California|Rio Linda]]
[[Category:High schools in Sacramento County, California|Rio Linda]]
[[Category:Public high schools in California]]
[[Category:Public high schools in California]]
[[Category:1962 establishments in California]]

Latest revision as of 04:28, 8 December 2024

Rio Linda High School
Address
Map
6309 Dry Creek Road

Rio Linda, California
95673

United States
Coordinates38°40′56″N 121°26′19″W / 38.682243°N 121.438515°W / 38.682243; -121.438515
Information
TypePublic 4-year
MottoExcellence is a Habit
Established1962
School districtTwin Rivers Unified School District
PrincipalDiedre Barlow
Teaching staff82.84 (FTE)[2]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,596 (2022-2023)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.27[2]
Color(s)Black and Gold
  
NicknameKnights[1]
NewspaperKnight Times
Websiterlhs.twinriversusd.org

Rio Linda High School is a high school located in Rio Linda, Sacramento, California, United States. It has an enrollment of 2,035 students. It is part of the Twin Rivers Unified School District, and was formerly part of the Grant Unified School District.

Rio Linda High School opened in 1962 and has been one of the primary high schools for students in the Rio Linda/Elverta and Natomas Communities. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and academic opportunities.

Demographics

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2,035 students attend Rio Linda High School. 41% of them are White, 22% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian, 8% are African-American, and 4% are Middle Eastern/Indian. 93% of the students receive a reduced price/free lunch and 19% of the student body (386 students) are English language learners. The 4 most commonly spoken languages spoken by English language learners at this school are Spanish (205 students), Hmong (86 students), Russian (40 students), and Punjabi/Urdu/Arabic (40 students).

Rankings

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In 2012, after evaluating 21,776 high schools across the nation, U.S. News & World Report awarded Rio Linda High School a silver medal. Rio Linda was ranked 1,605th nationally (top 8%) and 337th within the state of California (top 14%)[3]

Notable alumni

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  • Kay Ivey, the current governor of Alabama, taught at the school in the 1960s[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Rio Linda High School". Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Rio Linda High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "U.S. News & World Report".
  4. ^ "Representative Jay Mosley". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  5. ^ Yamamoto, Ryan (October 26, 2010). "Rio Linda High baseball star Darren Oliver to play in World Series". KXTV. Archived from the original on April 26, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  6. ^ "The pride of Camden: Kay Ivey's path to the governor's office".
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