Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning

505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≥80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
40-59%
40%
(18-19)
≥80%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
14%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
68%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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≥90%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning?
The graduation rate of Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning?
176 students attend Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning?
Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning offer ?
Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning part of?
Sierra Of Expeditionary Learning is part of Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≥80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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