Sierra High School
School Overview
Sierra High School is a public school located in Tollhouse, California. It is a school in Sierra Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, about 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 407 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 24 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 407 students are attending Sierra High School. By gender, there are 199 and 208 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Sierra High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 267 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 210 | 104 | 106 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 267 | 133 | 134 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 24 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sierra High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 24 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 24 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 407 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,757 Households |
| Population | 9,905 |
| Male | 5,024 |
| Female | 4,941 |
| Child Population | 2,867 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,698 Units |
| Average House Value | $327,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,123 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.80% |
| Average Household Income | $72,239 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.43% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Sierra High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 87 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 42 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Sierra High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 87 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 43 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 73 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 42 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Sierra Unified
In Sierra Unified, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.