Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sierra@home 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra@home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Sierra@home's student population of 103 students has grown by 543% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra@home 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 Sierra@home is 0.69, which is more 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
#2428 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Sierra@home's ranking?
Sierra@home is ranked #2428 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra@home?
103 students attend Sierra@home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sierra@home students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra@home?
Sierra@home has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra@home offer ?
Sierra@home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sierra@home part of?
Sierra@home is part of Sierra Unified School District.
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