Sierra Expeditionary Learning

About Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Sierra Expeditionary Learning School (SELS) is a public charter school located in Reno, Nevada. It is part of the Expeditionary Learning network of schools, which are dedicated to providing students with a rigorous, experiential education. SELS focuses on project-based learning, with students engaging in hands-on activities to explore real-world issues and develop solutions to them. Students work together in teams to solve problems, learn from their peers, and develop a sense of civic engagement.
The school offers a variety of courses, including core subjects such as math, science, and English, as well as electives such as music, art, and foreign language. SELS also provides students with an opportunity to explore their own interests through independent projects and internships. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and community service projects.
At SELS, teachers are committed to providing students with a quality education and helping them reach their full potential. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration and encourages students to think critically and creatively. SELS is dedicated to helping students become engaged citizens and lifelong learners.

Address:	11603 Donner Pass Rd. Truckee, CA 96161
Phone:	(530) 582-3701
Site:	truckeecharterschool.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	214 students

Overview Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Sierra Expeditionary Learning serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sierra Expeditionary Learning

Sierra Expeditionary Learning is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sierra Expeditionary Learning is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.