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Sierra High (Continuation School)

11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
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Top 30%
Serving 31 students in grades 9-12, Sierra High (Continuation 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 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sierra High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sierra High (Continuation School)'s student population of 31 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
31 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 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
Sierra High (Continuation 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 High (Continuation School) is 0.42, 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)
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sierra High (Continuation School), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sierra High (Continuation 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.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sierra High (Continuation 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.
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sierra High (Continuation 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 Sierra High (Continuation School) and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sierra High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sierra High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sierra High (Continuation School) and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sierra High (Continuation 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
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sierra High (Continuation 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 Sierra High (Continuation School).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Sierra High (Continuation School) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sierra High (Continuation School) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra High (Continuation 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
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sierra High (Continuation 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
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 Sierra High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Sierra High (Continuation School) is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Sierra High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Tahoe Truckee High School by visitors of our site.
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 High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Sierra High (Continuation School) is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sierra High (Continuation School)?
31 students attend Sierra High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sierra High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra High (Continuation School)?
Sierra High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra High (Continuation School) offer ?
Sierra High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra High (Continuation School) part of?
Sierra High (Continuation School) is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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