Serving 10 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Alternative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sierra Alternative High School's student population of 10 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra Alternative High School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
40%
1%
White
60%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Sierra Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sierra Alternative High School?
10 students attend Sierra Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sierra Alternative High School students are White, and 40% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Alternative High School?
Sierra Alternative High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Alternative High School offer ?
Sierra Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra Alternative High School part of?
Sierra Alternative High School is part of Sierra Unified School District.
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