La Sierra High (Alternative)

About La Sierra High (Alternative)

La Sierra High is an alternative high school located in Riverside, California. It is a unique learning environment that encourages students to reach their highest potential. The school offers a variety of courses and programs to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their academic background or ability.
At La Sierra High, students are encouraged to think creatively and take ownership of their learning. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their interests and develop their skills. The school also has a strong focus on college and career readiness, offering a variety of resources to help students prepare for the future.
The faculty and staff at La Sierra High are dedicated to helping students reach their goals. They are committed to providing an engaging and stimulating learning experience for every student. Through personalized instruction and support, they strive to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
La Sierra High is a great choice for students looking for an alternative learning environment. With its supportive staff and engaging atmosphere, it is the perfect place for students to explore their passions and develop their skills.

Address:	951 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92831
Phone:	(714) 447-7821
Site:	fjuhsd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	356 students

Overview La Sierra High (Alternative)

La Sierra High (Alternative) serves 356 students in grades 9-12.
La Sierra High (Alternative) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on La Sierra High (Alternative)

La Sierra High (Alternative) is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 La Sierra High (Alternative) is 0.46, 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.