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River Valley Charter District


At a glance
69thof 1,543 California districts▲ 62
Better than 95% of California districts
High 1Grades 7-12
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040-2868
·(619) 390-2579·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2019–2025
2025: better than 95.5% of districts
1
School
231
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedRiver Valley Charter45th of 2,162 California high schools
Biggest riser
River Valley Charter up 30 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The River Valley Charter District in Lakeside, California, consists of a single high-performing charter school, River Valley Charter, which serves grades 7 through 12 for its 231 students.

River Valley Charter is a standout academic institution, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 3% of all California schools for the last three years. Its students significantly outperform state averages, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science ranging from 56% to nearly 100% higher than the state. The school also fosters an exceptionally strong learning environment, evidenced by a chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.9%, which is dramatically lower than the state average of 19.4%.

An interesting finding is the contrast between its stellar test scores and its most recent graduation rate of 79.2%, which was below the state average. This suggests that while students who stay at the school thrive academically, the school may face challenges with student retention or mobility. Overall, River Valley Charter demonstrates a highly effective educational model that produces outstanding academic achievement and student engagement.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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