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Sierra High School

570 E. Ninth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
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Sierra High School serves 366 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 51% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤1%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sierra High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Sierra High School's student population of 366 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sierra High School is 0.31, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤1%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
9%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
82%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
4%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.31
0.63
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Graduation Rate
51%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Sierra High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
San Bernardino City Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra High School's ranking?

Sierra High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sierra High School?

The graduation rate of Sierra High School is 51%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Sierra High School?

366 students attend Sierra High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Sierra High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra High School?

Sierra High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sierra High School offer ?

Sierra High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Sierra High School part of?

Sierra High School is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   1/25/2011
I graduated from Sierra in 2008. I loved my time there and thank everyone for their help. Without the help of Mrs. Brasher, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Cooper I would not have been in the military now. The place is great for me.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - gener

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤1%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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