Serving 23 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 30%).
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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Sierra Alternative High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Alternative High School is 0.64, 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.
Sierra Alternative High School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sierra Alternative High School?
23 students attend Sierra Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sierra Alternative High School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Alternative High School?
Sierra Alternative High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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?
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