Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Sierra High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra High School's student population of 64 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sierra High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra High School is 0.11, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra High School's ranking?
Sierra High School is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra High School?
The graduation rate of Sierra High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sierra High School?
64 students attend Sierra High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sierra High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra High School?
Sierra High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Fillmore Unified School District.
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