At a glance
Reported students
191
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
191
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning: 191 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 170
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Nevada City. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District. NCES reports 191 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.4%) and multiracial (17.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.01
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.15
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.4%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black0%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earle Jamieson Educational Options High · Nevada County Office of Education | 06–12 | 5 | 1.3 mi |
| William & Marian Ghidotti High High · Nevada Joint Union High | 09–12 | 155 | 2.5 mi |
| Nevada Union High High · Nevada Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,561 | 2.6 mi |
| North Point Academy High · Nevada Joint Union High | 09–12 | 111 | 2.7 mi |
| Silver Springs High (Continuation) High · Nevada Joint Union High | 09–12 | 80 | 4.4 mi |
| John Muir Charter High · Charter · John Muir Charter District | 06–12 | 629 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
What grades does Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning serve?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District.
How many students attend Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning reported 191 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 170 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 191 students and 14.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning in?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is part of Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District, based in Nevada City, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Earle Jamieson Educational Options (1.3 mi), William & Marian Ghidotti High (2.5 mi), Nevada Union High (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.