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#4822 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
High School · Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District · Nevada City, CA
A charter high school in Nevada City, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 Main St., Nevada City, CA 95959
- Math 35% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,046/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nevada City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,509
Median home value
$603,200
Median rent
$1,715/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95959; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 806 | Compare → |
| Earle Jamieson Educational OptionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| William & Marian Ghidotti HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Bitney Prep HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is listed in Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is a public high school in Nevada City, CA, part of Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District, serving approximately 197 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,822 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
What grades does Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning serve?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning rank in CA?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning ranks #4,822 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning a charter school?
Yes, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning a Title I school?
No, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
53.8% of students at Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (530) 268-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 95959)
- 18,017
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 54.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95959; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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