Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sierrahome 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierrahome ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sierrahome's student population of 81 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sierrahome ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierrahome 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
#7660 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierrahome's ranking?
Sierrahome is ranked #7660 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierrahome?
The graduation rate of Sierrahome is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sierrahome?
81 students attend Sierrahome.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sierrahome students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierrahome?
Sierrahome has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierrahome offer ?
Sierrahome offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sierrahome part of?
Sierrahome is part of Sierra Unified School District.
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