Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District

505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959-2218
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 191 students in Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,334 Schools
# Students
191 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District, which is ranked #781 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#744 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
25%
34%
50-59%
47%
40-49%
29%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
30.5%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
14%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
66%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,330 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,000
$20,100
Spending / Student
$11,330
$18,512

Best Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District?
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District manages 1 public schools serving 191 students.
What is the rank of Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District?
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District is ranked #781 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District?
66% of Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District?
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,330 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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