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#3821 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
River Valley Charter
High School · River Valley Charter District · Lakeside, CA
A charter high school in Lakeside, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr., Lakeside, CA 92040
- Math 48% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at River Valley Charter score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 56% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Valley Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,585
Median home value
$648,800
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
River Valley Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
River Valley Charter is listed in River Valley Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Valley Charter
River Valley Charter is a public high school in Lakeside, CA, part of River Valley Charter District, serving approximately 220 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,821 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley Charter
What grades does River Valley Charter serve?
River Valley Charter serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend River Valley Charter?
River Valley Charter has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Charter is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Valley Charter rank in CA?
River Valley Charter ranks #3,821 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is River Valley Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Valley Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Valley Charter has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is River Valley Charter a charter school?
Yes, River Valley Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is River Valley Charter a Title I school?
No, River Valley Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Valley Charter?
16.4% of students at River Valley Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (619) 390-2579
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92040)
- 45,978
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92040; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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