Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Tel:
(530) 268-2200
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning serves 194 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning's student population of 194 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 194 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4908 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 73% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nevada Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning is Silver Springs High (Continuation School) (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Grass Valley Charter (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bell Hill Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grass Valley Silver Springs High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 136 students
0.1 miles
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635 0.1 9-12 136 - Grass Valley Bell Hill Academy Grades: K-4 | 221 students
0.3 miles
342 S. Sch St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281 0.3 K-4 221 - Grass Valley Grass Valley Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 516 students
0.3 miles
225 S. Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723 0.3 K-8 516 - Grass Valley Grass Valley Preschool
0.9 miles
10840 Gilmore Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-9528 0.9 n/a n/a - Grass Valley Lyman Gilmore Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 506 students
0.9 miles
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8479 0.9 5-8 506
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