409 Marks Rd
Rio Vista, CA 94571

I worked at RVHS as a long-term sub for one semester. I am also a parent (my child attends high school in the district out where we live) I would move her to RVHS in a minute if I could! I have worked in education for many years all over the state, and I have to report that RVHS is by far the best school I have worked in. My reasons include: Respectful & motivated students (way to go parents!) Teachers & administrators who care about student success (strict, but caring and fair) A college-going culture (thanks to the long-time counselor!) Small class sizes Many opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities Teacher participation and responsiveness to SST, IEP and parent conferencing. The community is supportive and there is a great school spirit for sports. The school's strengths include rigorous academic courses (including a nice selection of AP and honors courses) programs in agriculture, journalism and radio ( the school has it's own radio station) fine arts, renewable energy, culinary arts, Spanish language and wood shop. Plus, kids can take drivers ed! Weaknesses are: no other foreign languages, no automotive, no advanced computer classes and no music program.

The after-school program treats my child poorly

Sad to see so many loved and well qualified teachers leave because the district refuses to pay a competitive wage. Only to be replaced with older retired teachers who are verbally abused by the students in the classroom. This disrespectful behavior is not only reserved for the teachers in the classroom but seems to be shared equally among the classmates as well. This horrible behavior is not met with suitable discipline but is often ignored. Instead of updating the leaking classrooms, bad hvac systems, and sad play areas, the district decided to spend money on a brand new office building for staff members. Unfortunately the good teachers that are left are not enough to make a difference. Frustrated parents who have removed their student/s from this school have too often found that they are behind in their academic progress.