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#6316 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra High (continuation)
High School · Tahoe-truckee Unified · Truckee, CA
A Tahoe-truckee Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11661 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sierra High (continuation) score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 30% in 2021.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra High (continuation) 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Truckee), 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
$128,535
Median home value
$922,000
Median rent
$2,104/mo
College educated
60.4%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96161; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Tahoe Truckee HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Tahoe Expedition AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Tahoe Expedition AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tahoe-truckee Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $22,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra High (continuation) is listed in Tahoe-Truckee Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra High (continuation)
Sierra High (continuation) is a public high school in Truckee, CA, part of Tahoe-truckee Unified, serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,316 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra High (continuation)
What grades does Sierra High (continuation) serve?
Sierra High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sierra High (continuation)?
Sierra High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra High (continuation) is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra High (continuation) rank in CA?
Sierra High (continuation) ranks #6,316 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra High (continuation) has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sierra High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Sierra High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Sierra High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra High (continuation)?
63.3% of students at Sierra High (continuation) 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
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Phone
- (530) 582-2640
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 96161)
- 19,231
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 96161; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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