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#3945 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Sierra High

High School · Manteca Unified · Manteca, CA

A Manteca Unified high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 32, Manteca, CA 95336

  • Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation12.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$14,801
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Sierra High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sierra High 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,832/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manteca), 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

$86,411

Median home value

$522,800

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yosemite School Community Day (7-12)Enrollment path unverified6.67–121.1 mi39Compare →
Manteca HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–121.8 mi1,858Compare →
East Union HighEnrollment path unverified5.99–122.2 mi1,510Compare →
Calla HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–123.6 mi153Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Manteca Unified

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#2 of 29
District spending per student
$14,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sierra High is listed in Manteca Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sierra High

Sierra High is a public high school in Manteca, CA, part of Manteca Unified, serving approximately 1,637 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,945 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sierra High

What grades does Sierra High serve?

Sierra High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra High?

Sierra High has an enrollment of approximately 1,637 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sierra High rank in CA?

Sierra High ranks #3,945 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sierra High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sierra High a charter school?

No, Sierra High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sierra High a Title I school?

No, Sierra High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra High?

56.8% of students at Sierra High 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
1,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 95336)
49,357
Area average commute
37.8 min
Area median age
38.5
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 95336; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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