Tahoe Truckee High School vs. Sierra High (Continuation School)
Should you attend Tahoe Truckee High School or Sierra High (Continuation School)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tahoe Truckee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Sierra High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 907 students in grades 9-12, Tahoe Truckee High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, Sierra High (Continuation School) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
907 students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
6:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2331 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2597 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
<50%
n/a
Graduation Rate
96%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
223
-
Grade 10 Students
234
1
Grade 11 Students
235
11
Grade 12 Students
215
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
4%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
33%
75%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
61%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.52
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%