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#5722 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra High
High School · San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino, CA
A San Bernardino City Unified high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
570 East Ninth St., San Bernardino, CA 92410
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 54.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sierra High score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), 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
$53,390
Median home value
$273,700
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
6.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra School at San Bernardino CityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| AndersonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| San Bernardino Co Juve Detention and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Indian Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,829 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Bernardino City Unified
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #41 of 71
- District spending per student
- $21,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra High is listed in San Bernardino City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra High
Sierra High is a public high school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified, serving approximately 474 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,722 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% 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 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra High is 16.3:1. 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 #5,722 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% 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?
96.4% 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
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Phone
- (909) 388-6478
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92410)
- 48,286
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 92410; 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
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