How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John Muir Charter | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nevada City, CA | Nevada City, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 629 | 191 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.6% | 45.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | John Muir Charter | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,986 | $17,122 |
| District | John Muir Charter District | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John Muir Charter | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.0% | 66.8% |
| African American | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.7% | 13.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John Muir Charter | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 170:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 30.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.