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#440 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 25% of private schools

Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0

High School

4049 MARCONI AVE, Sacramento, CA 95821

Private

Enrollment

36

Student-Teacher

4:1

Score

7.1

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#440 of 1,787

In Sacramento

#8 of 31

public schools

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Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0

7.1/10

High School in Sacramento · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Presentation of the Blessed Mary School

5.8/10

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About Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0

Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 is a private high school in Sacramento, CA. Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts above CA schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 36 students, Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4:1 students to teachers, Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 compares to 105 public schools serving similar grades in Sacramento, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
This School
vs
21.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
36
This School
vs
836
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 41.7% vs 0%
White 30.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 22.2% vs 0%
Asian 5.6% vs 0%
Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 Sacramento Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 (this school) 7.1
El Camino Fundamental High 4.8
Mira Loma High 6.9
San Juan Choices Charter 7.6
Arcade Fundamental Middle 3.1
Arden Middle 4.9
Marconi Learning Academy 4.6
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 6.0
Encina Preparatory High 4.2
Katherine Johnson Middle 4.7
Gateway International 5.5
Palmiter Special Education 5.7
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High 4.9
Rio Americano High 5.3
Vista Nueva Career and Technology High 6.9
North Area Community 4.5
La Entrada Continuation High 5.2
Laurel Ruff Transition 4.2
Sierra Oaks K-8 3.8
Grant Union High 6.7
California Innovative Career Academy 2.5

Showing 20 of 105 schools. View all schools in Sacramento

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 68%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 36
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 41.7%
White 30.6%
Hispanic 22.2%
Asian 5.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4049 MARCONI AVE, Sacramento, CA 95821

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 may also want to explore other high schools in the area. San Juan Choices Charter (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Mira Loma High (rated 6.9/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, El Camino Fundamental High (rated 4.8/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED MARY SCHOOL Sacramento 0.3 mi 5.8
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Sacramento 0.3 mi
Del Paso Manor Elementary Sacramento 0.3 mi 4.2
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Sacramento 0.6 mi 4.2
Whitney Avenue Elementary Sacramento 0.7 mi 3.9
El Camino Fundamental High Sacramento 0.7 mi 4.8
Mission Avenue Open Elementary Carmichael 0.7 mi 3.8
Mira Loma High Sacramento 1.0 mi 6.9
ALDAR ACADEMY Sacramento 1.0 mi 4.4
Aldar Academy Sacramento 1.0 mi
San Juan Choices Charter Sacramento 1.1 mi 7.6
Arcade Fundamental Middle Sacramento 1.2 mi 3.1
Winston Churchill Middle Carmichael 1.1 mi 7.9
St. Michael's Episcopal Day School Carmichael 1.3 mi
Pasadena Avenue Elementary Sacramento 1.4 mi 3.0
Ralph Richardson Center Carmichael 1.5 mi 3.3
Starr King K-8 Carmichael 1.5 mi 3.3
Visions In Education Carmichael 1.4 mi 7.2
Gabriele Academy International Sacramento 1.6 mi
WONDER-LAND CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE Carmichael 1.4 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95821 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,331

Median Home Value

$470,900

Median Rent

$1,342/mo

Population

38,372

College Educated

28.4%

Homeownership

48.3%

Avg Commute

28.7 min

Poverty Rate

19.5%

Median Age

38.1

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Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center Temple City, CA 7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0

What grades does Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 serve?

Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0?

Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 rank in CA?

Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 ranks #440 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 a private school?

Yes, Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 a religious school?

No, Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0 is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
73 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
64% M / 36% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County

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