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Rio Americano High School

School Accountability Report Card

Reported Using Data from the 2012-13 School Year

Published During 2013-14

Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1 of each year.
The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school.

• For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC webpage at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.
• For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district
office.

I. Data and Access

DataQuest
DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains
additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically,
DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., state Academic Performance Index [API], federal
Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data
regarding English learners.

Internet Access
Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library).
Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions
may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of
software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

Additional Information
For further information regarding the data elements and terms used in the SARC see the 2012–13 Academic Performance Index
Reports Information Guide located on the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2013-14)
School Contact Information
School Name------- Rio Americano High School
Street------- 4540 American River Dr.
City, State, Zip------- Sacramento CA, 95864
Phone Number------- [phone]
Principal------- Brian Ginter
E-mail Address------- [email protected]
CDS Code 34-67447-3436714

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District Contact Information
District Name------- San Juan Unified School District
Phone Number------- [phone]
Web Site------- www.sanjuan.edu
Superintendent------- Glynn Thompson
E-mail Address------- [email protected]

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2012-13)
This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals.

Principal's Message
Rio Americano High School is proud of its rich academic tradition and continues to strive to better support struggling students. In the
last two years Rio Americano has done an excellent job in raising the performance of all students on campus, which has translated
into a 49 point jump in API score to 842. Focusing on areas of improvement has allowed Rio Americano to improve on an already
great reputation.

Rio Americano is proud of the AP programs, performing arts, CIVITAS (Political studies and community service program),
extracurricular programs, and the superior counseling program it has for students to be involved with. These programs open up
doors to students that they could not receive at other high schools in the Sacramento region.

Rio Americano is also extremely proud of the vast parent support it receives from the community. There are many booster groups,
PTSA, VICCI, and general volunteering that allow students access to programs that may not be here without the volunteers.

Rio Americano is an exciting place to be for students, staff and parents.

Mission Statement
The mission of Rio Americano High School was created collaboratively with staff, parents, and students through site strategic
planning and is as follows:

Rio Americano, a high school with proven academic excellence, will educate and inspire each student to succeed and meet the
challenges of the future through innovative programs and college preparatory curriculum within a supportive, nurturing
environment.

School Profile
Rio Americano High School is one of 9 comprehensive high schools in San Juan Unified School District. Rio Americano offers an
academic program, aligned with California Content Standards, which is designed to prepare students for success in the workplace
and in post secondary schooling.

Rio offers a wide variety of programs to support all students and has just completed a Site Strategic Plan for the next three years.
• Special Education program addresses the needs for the Orthopedically/Physically Handicapped, Autistic, and Learning
Disabled students.
• Three full time counselors provide comprehensive counseling to assist students in academics, personal/social and career
realms.
• The Student Assistance Program offers services for students dealing with personal factors interfering with academic
success.
• Solutions/504 Committee works with students and parents to examine strategies to improve academic success.
• Attendance improvement program with a school community liaison provides assistance to students and families when
barriers to school attendance or other behaviors that may result in suspension or expulsion.
• Volunteers in College and Career Information (VICCI) facilitate individual interviews regarding successful entrance into post-
secondary education and adult life.
• VICCI sponsors two college information and workshop nights annually inviting over 100 post-secondary institutions to
participate in the information fairs.
• AP courses are available in 13 subject areas for students with one-third of all Rio students participating in one or more of
the 23 sections.
• 9 Honor sections are offered in English 1, English 2 and English 3.
• Academia CIVITAS is a political studies academy providing an accelerated four-year curriculum.
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• AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) offers support for underrepresented or academically challenged
populations desiring to pursue post-secondary education. Rio currently has 8 sections of AVID.
• Student Publications, Jazz Band and Reader’s Theater courses produce state and national award winning
products/performances.
• The vocational offerings are complemented with two R.O.P. programs and Wood Shop.
• After-school tutoring is offered three days a week staffed by peer, volunteer and paid tutors. Before school tutoring is
offered daily by staff in science and math.
• Student Government advances the goals of the student body, oversees all student activities and manages the student body
budget while providing an efficient means of representation and communication to the administration and community.
• Award winning Student Activities provides the opportunity to apply academic content in areas such as Moot court, Mock
Trial, Academic Decathlon, Speech and Debate, Science Bowl and Science Olympiad.
• A wide variety of clubs provide students the opportunity to demonstrate leadership while addressing civic, philanthropic
and recreational pursuits.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2012-13)
This section provides information on how parents can become involved in school activities, including contact information pertaining
to organized opportunities for parent involvement.

Contact Information
Parents or community members who wish to participate in leadership teams, school committees, school activities, or become a
volunteer may contact Karen Cassady, Principal's Secretary, at Rio Americano High School at 916-979-8860.

Parent Involvement
Rio’s 2013 California Distinguished School Recognition is based, in part, on the very active parent and community involvement.
• The PTSA assists in the achievement of school and community goals. They have spearheaded a campus revitalization
campaign through the development of a landscape committee and gained the support of community members, parents,
staff and students alike. To date, the committee has worked hard on their vision for a visually appealing and student
friendly campus.
• Boosters are active in Athletics, Music, Science and CIVITAS providing the vital parental support and fund raising energies to
sustain the quality programs offered on campus.
• Opportunities to compare colleges and universities are provided through VICCI (Volunteers in College and Career
Information) College Information Nights. Additionally, juniors and seniors participate in mock interviews providing
transition skills to the adult world.

III. Student Performance

The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including:

• California Standards Tests (CSTs), which include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven;
science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and nine through eleven.

• California Modified Assessment (CMA), an alternate assessment that is based on modified achievement standards in ELA for
grades three through eleven; mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I, and Geometry; and science in grades five
and eight, and Life Science in grade ten. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from
achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations.

• California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), includes ELA and mathematics in grades two through eleven, and science
for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities
prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations.

The assessments under the STAR Program show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. On each of
these assessments, student scores are reported as performance levels.

For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of
students not tested, see the CDE STAR Results Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov.

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Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
(meeting or exceeding the state standards)
Subject
School District State
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
English-Language Arts 66 67 69 55 57 54 54 56 55
Mathematics------- 40 43 31 49 50 47 49 50 50
Science------- 63 70 69 58 60 59 57 60 59
History-Social Science 60 65 68 47 49 48 48 49 49
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
Group
English-Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science
All Students in the LEA 54 47 59 48
All Student at the School 69 31 69 68
Male------- 64 31 69 72
Female------- 75 31 68 63
Black or African American 48 17 62
American Indian or Alaska Native 47 6 62
Asian------- 92 58 88
Filipino------- 81 44 67
Hispanic or Latino 53 22 53 52
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White------- 74 34 70 71
Two or More Races------- 63 27
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 50 21 49 48
English Learners------- 12 27
Students with Disabilities 33 23 32 37
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

California High School Exit Examination
The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade ten results
of this exam are also used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or
advanced) in ELA and mathematics to compute AYP designations required by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

For detailed information regarding CAHSEE results, see the CDE CAHSEE Web site at http://cahsee.cde.ca.gov/.

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California High School Exit Examination Results for All Grade Ten Students – Three-Year Comparison
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
Subject School District State
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
English-Language Arts 75 80 72 58 58 58 59 56 57
Mathematics 75 77 74 57 56 59 56 58 60
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

California High School Exit Examination Grade Ten Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year
English-Language Arts Mathematics
Group
Not Not
Proficient Advanced Proficient Advanced
Proficient Proficient
All Students in the LEA 42 22 36 41 37 22
All Students at the School 28 21 51 26 44 30
Male------- 32 25 43 26 42 32
Female------- 22 17 61 26 47 27
Black or African American 64 9 27
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian-------
Filipino-------
Hispanic or Latino 50 17 33 44 33 22
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White------- 23 23 54 23 47 30
Two or More Races
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 52 19 29 50 36 14
English Learners------- 100 73 27
Students with Disabilities 77 16 6 65 29 6
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2012-13)
The California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade
level the percent of students meeting the fitness standards for the most recent testing period. For detailed information regarding
this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state, see the CDE PFT Web page at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/.
Grade Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards
Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards
-------9------- 17.7 26.6 43.8
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy.

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IV. Accountability

Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of state academic performance and progress of schools in California.
API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. For detailed information about the API, see the CDE API Web
page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.

Academic Performance Index Ranks - Three-Year Comparison
This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools’ API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide
rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10
means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state.

The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of
1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools,
while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

API Rank 2010 2011 2012
Statewide------- 8 8 9
Similar Schools------- 1 2 3

Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison
Actual API Change
Group
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
All Students at the School 20 26 -19
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian-------
Filipino-------
Hispanic or Latino 0 68 -26
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White------- 24 21 -15
Two or More Races
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 20 34 -20
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
Note: "N/D” means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. “B” means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or target
information. “C” means the school had significant demographic changes and there is no Growth or target information.

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Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group - 2013 Growth API Comparison
This table displays, by student group, the number of students included in the API and the 2013 Growth API at the school, LEA, and
state level.
2013 Growth API
Group School District State
# of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API
All Students at the School 1,093 823 31,552 782 4,655,989 790
Black or African American 40 692 2,195 672 296,463 708
American Indian or Alaska Native 15 775 411 762 30,394 743
Asian------- 87 866 1,727 886 406,527 906
Filipino------- 28 869 478 832 121,054 867
Hispanic or Latino 141 768 6,061 704 2,438,951 744
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 10 290 727 25,351 774
White------- 758 836 19,816 808 1,200,127 853
Two or More Races 14 825 574 762 125,025 824
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 226 740 14,726 712 2,774,640 743
English Learners 43 650 3,828 653 1,482,316 721
Students with Disabilities 95 623 3,874 592 527,476 615

Adequate Yearly Progress
The federal ESEA requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria:

• Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics
• Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics
• API as an additional indicator
• Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

For detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, see the CDE AYP
Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2012-13)
AYP Criteria School District
Made AYP Overall No No
Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Yes Yes
Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Yes Yes
Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts No No
Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics No No
Met API Criteria Yes Yes
Met Graduation Rate (if applicable) Yes Yes

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Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2013-14)
Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive
years in the same content area (ELA or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and
districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. For detailed information
about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp.
Indicator School District
Program Improvement Status In PI
First Year of Program Improvement 2008-2009
Year in Program Improvement Year 3
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 18
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 94.7

V. School Climate

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2012-13)
Grade Level Number of Students
Grade 9------- 367
Grade 10------- 381
Grade 11------- 418
Grade 12------- 386
Ungraded Secondary------- 5
Total Enrollment------- 1,557

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2012-13)
Percent of Percent of
Group Group
Total Enrollment Total Enrollment
Black or African American------- 4.0 White 69.5
American Indian or Alaska Native---- 1.3 Two or More Races 1.2
-A-s- ian------- 8.0 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 19.2
Filipino------- 2.2 English Learners 5.8
Hispanic or Latino------- 12.6 Students with Disabilities 8.0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1.0

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Avg. Number of Classrooms Avg. Number of Classrooms Avg. Number of Classrooms
Subject
Class Class Class
1-22 23-32 33+ 1-22 23-32 33+ 1-22 23-32 33+
Size Size Size
English------- 27.4 15 23 23 29.7 7 19 22 23 15 25 25
----------
Mathematics 28.3 10 23 21 31 5 14 24 26 13 29 14
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Science------- 30.9 1 26 5 31.8 0 20 13 31 25 13
----------
Social Science 29.4 6 16 23 31.1 2 19 23 28 9 25 21
-N-o--te--: -N--u-m ber of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this
information is reported by subject area rather than grade level.

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School Safety Plan (School Year 2012-13)
This section provides information about the school’s comprehensive safety plan, including the dates on which the safety plan was
last reviewed, updated, and discussed with faculty; as well as a brief description of the key elements of the plan.

This school is linked directly to the San Juan Unified School District’s Safe Schools Program. In partnership with the Sacramento
County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD), each school becomes part of a safety zone
that is patrolled daily by a sheriff’s deputy assigned specifically to specific geographic zone or CHPD officer assigned to a particular
school or small group of schools within the City of Citrus Heights. In addition to daily support from a designated Sheriff’s deputy or
CHPD officer, this school is a part of the San Juan Unified School District’s Safe Schools Task Force, which is comprised of safety
teams from each of the school sites. Each school safety team meets regularly to discuss safety issues and to take steps to be
proactive in preventing various types of school-related safety issues. Law enforcement provides speakers to address students, staff
and community groups. Our safety team receives regular training through the Task Force. The School Site Council is responsible for
updating our comprehensive school safety plan on a yearly basis in May. Every San Juan classroom has a standardized “Safety
Folder” which serves as a guide for teachers and also includes the site specific crisis response procedures.

Suspensions and Expulsions
School District
Rate
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Suspensions------- 11.12 15.7 9.5 16.45 19.4 13.2
Expulsions------- 0.12 0.1 0.1 0.19 0.1 0.1
Note: The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment x 100.

VI. School Facilities

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2013-14)
This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including:

• Description of the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of the school facility
• Description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements
• Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair

Rio Americano High School’s modernization continues with the installation of low voltage wiring addressing the intercom and
emergency alarm systems and installation of surveillance cameras throughout campus. Previously, work included roof
repair/replacement, new doors and hardware, new lighting, upgraded electrical service, a new heating and air conditioning system,
and interior and exterior paint. Currently, there are enough classrooms to house the student population, but some teachers must
share classroom space. Restrooms were refurbished during modernization with some made handicapped accessible. Each classroom
has a fire and intrusion monitoring and alarm system, telephone, and internet connections. There is a site custodial staff to keep the
buildings clean as well as a site maintenance custodian who keeps the various systems of the school operational. The district
provides gardening and landscape maintenance as well as support to keep the major systems such as plumbing, heating, and air
conditioning functioning. A concern of the school is the condition of the play fields. Summer 2008 the remaining parking lots were
overlaid along with adding an additional student parking lot entrance/exit, funded by Measure-J Bond. All interior courtyards had
the concrete removed and replaced through Measure-J Bond.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent's policy is to ensure that all students are provided with a safe and well-maintained
learning environment. The board approved resolutions in 1998 and 2002 to adequately fund maintenance activities and preserve the
repairs and improvements funded by two facility bond measures. The school buildings, classrooms and grounds are safe, clean and
functional. An inspection of the facility was conducted in February 2013 and determined that there were no unsafe conditions that
required emergency repairs. District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and
working order are completed in a timely manner. A computer automated work order process is used to ensure efficient service and
that emergency repairs and health and safety repairs are given the highest priority. The Board of Education has adopted cleaning
standards and custodial staffing requirements for all schools in the district. This school meets the Board's standards for custodial
staffing and cleanliness. The school's custodians are trained in the proper use of cleaning chemicals and Integrated Pest
Management techniques. They are managed day to day by the Principal with assistance from the district's maintenance department.
The district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, with funding allocated for major repair or replacement
of existing school building components. Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems,
interior or exterior painting, and floor systems. Annually the district budgets $2 million dollars for deferred maintenance activities.

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School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14)
This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including:

• Determination of repair status for systems listed
• Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair
• The year and month in which the data were collected
• The Overall Rating

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14)
Year and month in which data were collected: 02/26/2013
Repair Status Repair Needed and
System Inspected
Good Fair Poor Action Taken or Planned
Systems: [X] [ ] [ ]
Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer
Interior: [X] [ ] [ ]
Interior Surfaces
Cleanliness: [X] [ ] [ ]
Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation
Electrical: [X] [ ] [ ]
Electrical
Restrooms/Fountains: [X] [ ] [ ]
Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains
Safety: [X] [ ] [ ]
Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials
Structural: [X] [ ] [ ]
Structural Damage, Roofs
External: [X] [ ] [ ]
Playground/School Grounds, Windows/
Doors/Gates/Fences

Overall Facility Rate
Exemplary Good Fair Poor
Overall Rating
[ ] [X] [ ] [ ]

VII. Teachers

Teacher Credentials
School District
Teachers
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2012-13
With Full Credential 72 72 69 1740
Without Full Credential 0 0 0 24
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 4 2 2 ---

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