Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, La Sierra High (Alternative) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Sierra High (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
La Sierra High (Alternative)'s student population of 414 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Sierra High (Alternative) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Sierra High (Alternative) is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2653 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Sierra High (Alternative)'s ranking?
La Sierra High (Alternative) is ranked #2653 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Sierra High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of La Sierra High (Alternative) is 15-19%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend La Sierra High (Alternative)?
414 students attend La Sierra High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of La Sierra High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Sierra High (Alternative)?
La Sierra High (Alternative) has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Sierra High (Alternative) offer ?
La Sierra High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Sierra High (Alternative) part of?
La Sierra High (Alternative) is part of Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
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