Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sierra Home 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sierra Home's student population of 70 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sierra Home 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 Home is 0.66, which is more 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Home's ranking?
Sierra Home is ranked #7855 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Home?
The graduation rate of Sierra Home is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sierra Home?
70 students attend Sierra Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sierra Home students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Home?
Sierra Home has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Home offer ?
Sierra Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sierra Home part of?
Sierra Home is part of Mariposa County Unified School District.
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