Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Tel:
(530)268-2200
- Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning serves 173 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning's student population of 173 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 173 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning is 0.43, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7857 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 38% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| White | 74% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nevada Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning is Nevada County Academy Of Learning (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 Nevada County Academy Of Learning Alternative School
Grades: 9 | 9 students
0.1 miles
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)272-2635 0.1 9 9 - Grass Valley Silver Springs High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 141 students
0.1 miles
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)272-2635 0.1 9-12 141 - Grass Valley Bell Hill Academy Grades: K-4 | 223 students
0.3 miles
342 S. Sch St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)273-2281 0.3 K-4 223 - Grass Valley Grass Valley Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 515 students
0.3 miles
225 S. Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)273-8723 0.3 K-8 515 - Grass Valley Grass Valley Preschool Magnet School
0.9 miles
10840 Gilmore Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)273-9528 0.9 n/a n/a
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