Graduation Requirements:
- Attend Rio the final semester of the school year in which you graduate.
- Have a satisfactory conduct and attendance record.
- Score at or above the 9th grade proficiency requirements in math, reading, and written expression on standardized tests.
- Complete the requirements for one of the three diplomas offered.
- Complete 25 hours of volunteer community service for each year of attendance at Rio.
| Classes | General | College Prep | Honors |
| Religion | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| English | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 30 | 30 |
| Biology | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Science | 10 | 20 | 20 |
| U.S. History | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| U.S. Gov/Econ. | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| World History | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Modern Language | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Health | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Physical Education | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Computers | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Fine Arts | 5 | 20 | 20 |
| Electives | 45 | 15 | 45 |
| Total Units | 240 | 270 | 300 |
One year = 10 units; One semester = 5 units
College Prep Diploma
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required. Minimum grade of C- required in any course that fulfills requirements for entrance to the University of California or California State University. These include: English, Math, Science, History, Modern Language, and Fine Arts classes.
Honors Diploma
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 required. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- in all classes.
Accreditation
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy is accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities.