Enrollment
191
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Sierra High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Sierra High
La Sierra High is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Visalia, California, enrolling 191 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.6:1, La Sierra High is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 37% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 521 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #234.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 67 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 191 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Visalia's public schools, it stands alongside Special Education (1,141 students): La Sierra High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 11.8:1).
Tulare County Office of Education also operates Special Education (1,141 students) and University Preparatory High (253 students) alongside La Sierra High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Sierra High compares
La Sierra High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Sierra High a good school?
La Sierra High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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