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Sierra Unified School District

29143 Auberry Rd.
Prather, CA 93651-9757
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,292 students in Sierra Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Sierra Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
1,292 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sierra Unified School District, which is ranked #870 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#826 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
34%
46%
47%
29%
29%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
14%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
56%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,505 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,605 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,505
$19,978
Spending / Student
$15,605
$18,399

Best Sierra Unified School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33280 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
29147 Auberry Rd.
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Gr: 7-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Sierra High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Sierrahome
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33461 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sierra Unified School District?
Sierra Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,292 students.
What is the rank of Sierra Unified School District?
Sierra Unified School District is ranked #870 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Unified School District?
56% of Sierra Unified School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sierra Unified School District?
Sierra Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sierra Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,605 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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