- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Azusa, CA
Sierra High
Federal NCES profile for Sierra High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060360000283
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for California
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra High has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Sierra High shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-37.2%).
Teacher FTE held 15.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 060360000283 · Azusa, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 7.9:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Sierra High shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-37.2%). Teacher FTE held 15.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azusa High
Azusa High
1,609 students
- Gladstone High
Gladstone High
1,326 students
- Valleydale Ele 526
Valleydale Elementary
526 students
- Paramount Elem 513
Paramount Elementary
513 students
- Victor F. Hodg 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- This school 119
Sierra High
119 students
What this shows Sierra High reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra High compares
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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
99.2%
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
$20,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.0%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Sierra High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azusa Unified reports $20,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valleydale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Azusa
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra High
How many students attend Sierra High?
Sierra High has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Azusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra High is 7.9:1, which is 63% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% 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 Sierra High?
79.2% of students at Sierra High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra High?
The largest demographic group at Sierra High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment, in Azusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra High?
Sierra High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Sierra High rank among public schools in Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Azusa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Azusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Azusa Unified?
Besides Sierra High, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Gladstone High (1,326 students), and Valleydale Elementary (526 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.