Sierra High School
Tel:
(559)855-8311
- Sierra High School serves 435 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Sierra High School's student population of 435 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sierra High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sierra High School is 0.46, 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 | #2457 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 71% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sierra 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 Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oak Meadow Community Day (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Meadow Community Day (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tollhouse Oak Meadow Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 4-8
0.0 miles
33411 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559)855-6285 0.0 4-8 n/a - Tollhouse Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 38 students
0.0 miles
33280 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559)855-3020 0.0 9-12 38 - Tollhouse Lodge Pole Elementary (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 6 students
0.1 miles
33467 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559)855-4347 0.1 K-8 6 - Prather Foothill Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 653 students
3.0 miles
29147 Auberry Rd.
Prather, CA 93651
(559)855-3551 3.0 K-6 653 - Auberry Pine Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 96 students
4.4 miles
45828 Auberry Rd.
Auberry, CA 93602
(559)841-2444 4.4 K-8 96
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