I love this school. My son is a Junior this year and actually looks forward to going back. The teachers are very involved and I couldn't ask for more from a Public High School.
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Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
As a former student at Rio i can honestly say that it is one of the best schools in the are. Most of the teachers are amazing and the over all school atmosphere is one of a kind. I'm glad i went to Rio and looking back on it now, i learned so much there that prepared for the real world.
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Posted by a student on 01/09/09
Excellent Public School in Sacramento, parents shoud be grateful to have such a high school to send their kids, I am
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
This is the best school in the area all-around. It is in one of the safest areas. It allows students to excell in their field of excellence, and helps out students that are above, below, and just average. The campus is great and there are rarely any major problems on campus. I love this school, and
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Posted by a student on 08/12/08
Rio is a wonderful school with amazing opportunities for student involvement. The band/music program is exceptional. In addition to their consistent high placement or wins at local and even national competitions, the teachers inspire the kids to develop a love and appreciation for music. They emphasize
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Posted by a parent on 02/02/08
This a wonderful interactive school with lovely academic students and High standards
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Posted by a other on 10/24/07
My second child is a Junior at Rio, my oldest child graduated in 2005. With the exception of a couple of teachers, I think this school is fabulous. The staff is very responsive, the administration is very helpful and proactive, the parental involvement isunbelievable, and the students are polite and
... Read more respectful when I visit the campus. The PTSA is very active and able to provide a lot of 'extras' that other schools in our school district don't have. About 95% of our graduates continue on to higher education. Rio rocks! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
This school is not safe at all. I dont fel safe when I am walking around on campus. There are too many 'bad' kids that can do anything at any time. I really dont feel safe even sitting in class.
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Posted by a student on 08/21/07
I love Rio. The sports, extra curricular activities, and teachers are great. I always feel safe there and very comfortable with my surroundings. Everyone is very nice. I love Rio and I have never regretted going there
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Posted by a student on 07/11/07
Rio is the best public school in the area. The honors and AP courses are known for being quite rigorous. Rio consistently has more National Merit Scholars than the expensive local private schools. There are plenty of clubs, sports and enrichment programs for the students as well.
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Advanced Placement
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Sacramento schools — Rio Americano High School is located at 4540 American River Dr, Sacramento CA 95864. 4540 American River Dr is in the 95864 ZIP code in Sacramento, CA The school district for Rio Americano High School is the San Juan Unified School District. Rio Americano High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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