How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alder Creek Middle | Sierra High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Truckee, CA | Truckee, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 535 | 24 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.1% | 48.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alder Creek Middle | Sierra High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,703 | $25,703 |
| District | Tahoe-Truckee Unified | Tahoe-Truckee Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alder Creek Middle | Sierra High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.6% | 20.8% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 75.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alder Creek Middle | Sierra High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 267.5:1 | 24:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.6% | 91.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.