Rio is a place where you can get to know more about yourself. Whether it's through leadership, sports, music, or just hanging out with friends, you have the opportunity to experience new things and gain independence. Living in the dorm has its upsides and downsides, but contributes to your maturity level and allows you to grow without the sheltering of your parents. Rio is an overall fun place to be, but is also academically stressful at times. The workload is often overwhelming with all of the activities going on, and the Wi-Fi shuts off at 11pm every night and for the entire Saturday. This restricts the time in which students can get things done. Most of the teachers are lenient when it comes to due dates, but this honestly varies between assignments and circumstances. The atmosphere and campus is beautiful and truly showcases God's glory.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2022
I love Rio Lindo because the teachers are amazing and the students are pretty cool. I have learned a lot during my first school year at Rio Lindo, and I have enjoyed my experience. I'm for sure coming back next year to graduate.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2020
As parents we are concerned about our children’s education, social interactions, surrounding influences, and emotional well being. Thankfully Rio Lindo Adventist Academy shares our concerns and employs highly trained, motivated educators to address those issues that young people are subjected to. Thank You Rio Lindo for creating a safe environment where my daughter can grow and become a productive member of Gods Kingdom and in the society which we live.
Submitted by other on September 20, 2016
As an Alumni of Rio Lindo Adventist Academy, I found the scholastic experience and spiritual experience fabulous. I loved the faculty and my roommates my sophomore and junior years. I learned more detailed spiritual experience with God, grew closer to God. My teacher of Religion every year was magnificent. I had so much fun at Rio Lindo. It was so exciting and fulfilling developing as a young person for the rest of my life. I developed my independence, creativity, and all areas of my life which prepared me for the business world which is Entertainment Law. Media Industry and all area of Communications, Public Relations, Advertisement and Marketing arenas. Attending Rio Lindo Adventist Academy is where your adventure begins!
Submitted by student on November 25, 2014
I was involved in the public school system and did not get the help I needed from the teachers. My friends were typical teenagers in my area where they were partying and getting into trouble. I was not on a good track and I had a lot of energy that needed to be channeled into a positive direction. My experience with Rio Lindo was life changing. I got the freedom that a teenager desires, the guidance of the staff (some I clashed with but that is life), and many positive outlets to channel energy into for a productive life. The teachers were helpful and truly cared about my education. The friendships I made have endured.
Submitted by student on April 28, 2014
Rio Lindo all around is a fantastic school. I feel coming to this school has definitely prepared me for the future and has made me more independent. The Faculty here are so kind and always willing to help. I feel I can always go to one of them when I have problem I need to discuss. I absolutely love sports. I play on the Varsity volleyball and basketball team. The coaches are very encouraging and have taught me a lot of new skills. The campus is absolutely stunning and is right along the Russian River. It's very diverse and has kids from all around the WORLD! Coming to this school is something I will never regret.
Submitted by student on April 06, 2014
Rio is place that student require to get on the good side of staff! When you are not! You will always getting pick on, and their will be no one you can talk with.Even you do, they most likely will not do anythings to at least try shoving it. Reason is all the staff are well connected, most of the staff is alumni of Rio Lindo Adventist Academy in Healdsburg, friends, or classmate. If one of the staff decide to punish you. Because of a accuse or dislike. It will happen. The principle will unlikely listen to your explained or reason. In fact from my past experience the principle will not even care to call you to have a discussion. I was a student in Rio Lindo Adventist Academy in Healdsburg and I really hope I can have a chance to other high school. I wish before you want to choose the school, deeply consider it. So you won't end up the same as me.
Submitted by other on June 16, 2013
I graduated from Rio Lindo Academy, and there is no other high school experience quite like it. Students at Rio are blessed with caring teachers, a beautiful campus, quality education that is well-rounded, and all that is needed to be successful in high school. I hope to be able to send my own children there someday.