How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alta Sierra Intermediate | Buchanan High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clovis, CA | Clovis, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 1,374 | 2,551 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.5:1 | 23:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.1% | 23.8% |
| 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 | Alta Sierra Intermediate | Buchanan High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,064 | $15,064 |
| District | Clovis Unified | Clovis Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alta Sierra Intermediate | Buchanan High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.4% | 40.7% |
| African American | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.6% | 36.4% |
| Asian | 13.3% | 13.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alta Sierra Intermediate | Buchanan High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 20 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 137.4:1 | 425.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.9% | 20.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.