About Rio - Rio Lindo Adventist Academy

About Rio
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy is a coeducational, boarding high school owned
and operated by the Northern California
Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
The school has been providing a quality,
college preparatory program based on
Christian principles since 1962 and has had
a successful international student program
since 1986.
Rio is more
than a boarding
school; it
offers you a
life-changing
experience as
you learn, serve,
and become
a confident
leader, ready to
make a positive
difference in your
life and the lives
of others.
“
During my first year at Rio,
I was able to experience
many new opportunities
and try things that I never
dreamed of doing.
”
-Gabriel Jai, Hong Kong, ‘12
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy
3200 Rio Lindo Avenue
Healdsburg, CA 95448
USA
Phone: 707.431.5100
Fax: 707.431.5115
Email: info@riolindo.org
For more information or to apply, visit us at:
www.RioLindo.org
LEARN. SERVE. LEAD.
Learn. Serve. Lead.
Academics
Variety of elective classes offered including:
• music
• art
• drama
• sports
• industrial arts
• home arts
• computer • media
• Honors classes and Advanced Placement classes
• Three levels of ESL classes
• International students accepted into a variety
of universities including University of California and California State University schools as well as other private, four-year colleges.
• Average of one classroom teacher for every 12 students
• Three diploma options-general, college preparatory, and honors diploma
Overview
• Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Highly qualified, dedicated and experienced teachers
• On-site TOEFL, SAT, and ACT testing
• Authorized to issue I-20 forms for student visas
• 165 students attend Rio; 25% international students, representing 8 different countries
• 96% of graduates attend college/university
Facilities
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Team and recreational sports program
Overseas mission trips
Local community service/outreach
European study tours
Educational field trips
Music performance tours
Ski trips to Lake Tahoe
International Club activities
On-campus social events
Regular town trips for shopping
• Modern classrooms
• Well-equipped chemistry, biology and physics
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“The teachers at Rio and the
boarding environment have greatly
enhanced my English skills. The
classes have been challenging,
but teachers have persistently
motivated me both in the
classroom and in life.”
-Zhenghao Zhang, Shanghai,
China ‘12.
Activities
labs
Multiple computer labs
Large gymnasium with basketball courts and
fitness equipment
Lighted sports field and junior Olympic-size
swimming pool
Dormitories with spacious, comfortable
rooms
Industrial arts complex
Home arts lab
Administration building with library, music
department, and performing arts center
Beautiful church for worship services
Location
• 70 miles north of San Francisco
• Beautiful, natural campus setting with 360 acres of riverfront property
• Single, gated entrance to campus providing a safe and secure learning environment
• One hour from the Pacific Coast