- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverside, CA
La Sierra High
Federal NCES profile for La Sierra High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060243000134
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Sierra High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 14
- high schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Sierra High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Sierra High ranks #12 of 14 high schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Alvord Unified · California
NCES ID 060243000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
La Sierra High held near 1,461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.9 → 76.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 060243000134 · Riverside, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,514 enr · 19.7:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Norte Vista High (1,804 students)
La Sierra High held near 1,461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.9 → 76.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Sierra High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norte Vista Hi
Norte Vista High
1,804 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,780 students
- This school
La Sierra High
1,514 students
- Ysmael Villega
Ysmael Villegas Middle
1,136 students
- Loma Vista Mid
Loma Vista Middle
1,027 students
- Arizona Middle
Arizona Middle
804 students
What this shows La Sierra High reports 1,514 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Sierra High compares
La Sierra High 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,514 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,514
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
White 6.9%
Asian 4.8%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, La Sierra High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvord Unified reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Sierra High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norte Vista High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ysmael Villegas Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arizona Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Sierra High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Riverside
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King Jr. High
Standard public school
2,699 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Polytechnic High
Standard public school
2,484 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Ramona High
Standard public school
2,142 students 23:1 students per teacher
John W. North High
Standard public school
2,011 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington High
Standard public school
1,920 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Norte Vista High
Standard public school
1,804 students 18.4:1 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 (~1,514 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Sierra High
How many students attend La Sierra High?
La Sierra High has 1,514 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,501 (2022-23) → 1,461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Sierra High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Sierra High is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher 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?
69.4% of students at La Sierra High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Sierra High?
The largest demographic group at La Sierra High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Sierra High?
La Sierra High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Sierra High rank among high schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, La Sierra High ranks #12 of 14 high schools in Riverside, 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 Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvord Unified?
Besides La Sierra High, Alvord Unified also operates Norte Vista High (1,804 students), Hillcrest High (1,780 students), and Ysmael Villegas Middle (1,136 students). See the Alvord Unified district page for the complete list.