- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Visalia, CA
La Sierra High
Federal NCES profile for La Sierra High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069104508660Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Sierra High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for California
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Sierra High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Sierra High ranks #4 of 9 schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Tulare County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069104508660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
La Sierra High shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-25.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 069104508660 · Visalia, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
191 enr · 13.6:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Special Education (1,141 students)
La Sierra High shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-25.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 14.7 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
- Special Educat
Special Education
1,141 students
- University Pre 253
University Preparatory High
253 students
- This school 191
La Sierra High
191 students
- Tulare County 66
Tulare County Court
66 students
- Tulare County 5
Tulare County Community
5 students
What this shows La Sierra High reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Sierra High compares
La Sierra High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.5%
White 5.2%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, La Sierra High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How La Sierra High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tulare County Court | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tulare County Community | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 1.7:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar other schools in Visalia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Special Education
Special-education school
1,141 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Crescent Valley Public Charter Ii
Standard public school
852 students 40.6:1 students per teacher
Valley Life Charter
Standard public school
688 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Standard public school
515 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Standard public school
467 students 33.4:1 students per teacher
Tulare County Court
Alternative education program
66 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Sierra High
How many students attend La Sierra High?
La Sierra High has 191 students enrolled. It is a public school in Visalia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Sierra High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Sierra High is 13.6:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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?
70.5% 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 88.5% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Sierra High?
La Sierra High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, La Sierra High ranks #4 of 9 schools in Visalia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Visalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare County Office of Education?
Besides La Sierra High, Tulare County Office of Education also operates Special Education (1,141 students), University Preparatory High (253 students), and Tulare County Court (66 students). See the Tulare County Office of Education district page for the complete list.