Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, Sierra High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sierra High School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra High School is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra High School?
The graduation rate of Sierra High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sierra High School?
182 students attend Sierra High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sierra High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra High School?
Sierra High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra High School offer ?
Sierra High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra High School part of?
Sierra High School is part of Azusa Unified School District.
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