- Enrollment
- 2,504
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fullerton, CA
La Sierra High (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for La Sierra High (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061476007723
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Sierra High (Alternative) earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for California
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Sierra High (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Sierra High (Alternative) ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061476007723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
La Sierra High (Alternative) held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 061476007723 · Fullerton, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 10.7:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High (2,504 students)
La Sierra High (Alternative) held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Sierra High (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High
Troy High
2,504 students
- Sunny Hills Hi
Sunny Hills High
2,337 students
- La Habra High
La Habra High
1,881 students
- Fullerton Unio
Fullerton Union High
1,880 students
- Sonora High
Sonora High
1,779 students
- This school 236
La Sierra High (Alternative)
236 students
What this shows La Sierra High (Alternative) reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Sierra High (Alternative) compares
La Sierra High (Alternative) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.2%
White 11.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, La Sierra High (Alternative) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fullerton Joint Union High reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Sierra High (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunny Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Habra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fullerton Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Sierra High (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Fullerton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Troy High
Standard public school
2,504 students 23:1 students per teacher
Sunny Hills High
Standard public school
2,337 students 26:1 students per teacher
Fullerton Union High
Standard public school
1,880 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
La Vista High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
298 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Sierra High (Alternative)
How many students attend La Sierra High (Alternative)?
La Sierra High (Alternative) has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Sierra High (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at La Sierra High (Alternative) is 10.7:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Sierra High (Alternative)?
42.9% of students at La Sierra High (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Sierra High (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at La Sierra High (Alternative) is Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Sierra High (Alternative)?
La Sierra High (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Sierra High (Alternative) rank among high schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, La Sierra High (Alternative) ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Fullerton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fullerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Besides La Sierra High (Alternative), Fullerton Joint Union High also operates Troy High (2,504 students), Sunny Hills High (2,337 students), and La Habra High (1,881 students). See the Fullerton Joint Union High district page for the complete list.