Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sierrahome ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierrahome ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sierrahome's student population of 68 students has grown by 325% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Sierrahome ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierrahome is 0.69, 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
#5285 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierrahome's ranking?
Sierrahome is ranked #5285 out of 9,602 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierrahome?
The graduation rate of Sierrahome is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sierrahome?
68 students attend Sierrahome.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sierrahome students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierrahome?
Sierrahome has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierrahome offer ?
Sierrahome offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sierrahome part of?
Sierrahome is part of Sierra Unified School District.
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