Sierra High School
Tel:
(909)388-6478
- Sierra High School serves 394 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤1% (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 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Sierra High School places 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 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sierra High School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 394 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sierra High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sierra High School is 0.37, 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 | #9580 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤1% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 78% | 54% |
| Black | 16% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 63% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Bernardino City Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sierra High School is San Bernardino County Rop (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hardy Brown College Prep (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Bernardino Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 416 students
0.3 miles
700 N. F St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909)386-2020 0.3 K-6 416 - San Bernardino San Bernardino County Rop Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
0.4 miles
601 N. E St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909)386-2449 0.4 9-12 n/a - San Bernardino Riley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 620 students
0.5 miles
1266 N. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909)388-6460 0.5 K-5 620 - San Bernardino Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 828 students
0.7 miles
255 W. 13th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909)388-6370 0.7 K-6 828 - Sacramento Hardy Brown College Prep Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 374 students
0.9 miles
655 W. 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909)884-1410 0.9 K-8 374
School Reviews
| 5 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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