For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,269 students in Sierra Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sierra Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,269 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Sierra Unified School District, which is ranked #521 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#514 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
172 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
275 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
56%
# Black Students
7 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
725 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
57%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
114
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,888 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,804
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,888
$18,241
Best Sierra Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33280 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29147 Auberry Rd.
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Grades: K-6
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra@home
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33461 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Meadow Community Day
Alternative School
33411 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Grades: 4-8
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sierra Unified School District?
Sierra Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,269 students.
What is the rank of Sierra Unified School District?
Sierra Unified School District is ranked #521 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Unified School District?
57% of Sierra Unified School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sierra Unified School District?
Sierra Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sierra Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,888 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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