At a glance
Reported students
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
362
Sierra High (Continuation): 24 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
5.8:1 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
- 27
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.5:1
What the reported data says about Sierra High (Continuation)
Sierra High (Continuation) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Truckee. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Tahoe-Truckee Unified. NCES reports 24 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.8:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (20.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sierra High (Continuation)
- 1How do the reported 5.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.16 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.8%
- Hispanic75%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Tahoe High
High · Grades 09–12
468 reported students
Tahoe Truckee High
High · Grades 09–12
907 reported students
Cold Stream Alternative
Other · Grades KG–12
11 reported students
Donner Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
55 reported students
Tahoe Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
282 reported students
North Tahoe Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
301 reported students
Public schools near Sierra High (Continuation)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning Elementary · Charter · Sierra Expeditionary Learning District | KG–08 | 216 | 0.2 mi |
| Tahoe Truckee High High · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 09–12 | 907 | 0.2 mi |
| Truckee Elementary Elementary · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–05 | 515 | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Stream Alternative Other · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–12 | 11 | 2.2 mi |
| Alder Creek Middle Middle · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 06–08 | 535 | 2.4 mi |
| Glenshire Elementary Elementary · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–05 | 499 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sierra High (Continuation)
What grades does Sierra High (Continuation) serve?
Sierra High (Continuation) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Tahoe-Truckee Unified.
How many students attend Sierra High (Continuation)?
Sierra High (Continuation) reported 24 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 27 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sierra High (Continuation)?
The calculated ratio is 5.8:1, based on 24 students and 4.16 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 High (Continuation) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sierra High (Continuation) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tahoe-Truckee Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sierra High (Continuation) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.7% 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 High (Continuation) in?
Sierra High (Continuation) is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified, based in Truckee, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sierra High (Continuation)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sierra Expeditionary Learning (0.2 mi), Tahoe Truckee High (0.2 mi), Truckee Elementary (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.