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La Sierra High School

4145 La Sierra Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,501 students in grades 9-12, La Sierra High School 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
La Sierra High School's student population of 1,501 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,501 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
La Sierra High School 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 La Sierra High School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6538 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Sierra High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Sierra High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Sierra High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in La Sierra High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
81%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Sierra High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Sierra High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Sierra High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in La Sierra High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in La Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in La Sierra High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of La Sierra High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of La Sierra High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Sierra High School's ranking?
La Sierra High School is ranked #6538 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Sierra High School often compared to?
La Sierra High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Sierra High School?
The graduation rate of La Sierra High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend La Sierra High School?
1,501 students attend La Sierra High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of La Sierra High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Sierra High School?
La Sierra High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Sierra High School offer ?
La Sierra High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Sierra High School part of?
La Sierra High School is part of Alvord Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is La Sierra High School located?
La Sierra High School is located in the La Sierra neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in La Sierra.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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