Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sierra Foothill Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Foothill Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sierra Foothill Charter's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra Foothill Charter is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Foothill Charter?
136 students attend Sierra Foothill Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sierra Foothill Charter students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Foothill Charter?
Sierra Foothill Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Foothill Charter offer ?
Sierra Foothill Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sierra Foothill Charter part of?
Sierra Foothill Charter is part of Sierra Foothill Charter School District.
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