- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fillmore, CA
Sierra High
Federal NCES profile for Sierra High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061380007710
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Fillmore · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for California
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra High has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Fillmore, CA.
School address
District: Fillmore Unified · California
NCES ID 061380007710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Sierra High grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+29.3%).
Teacher FTE added 4.2 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061380007710 · Fillmore, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 16:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students)
Sierra High grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+29.3%). Teacher FTE added 4.2 → 5.0 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
- Fillmore Senio
Fillmore Senior High
1,007 students
- Fillmore Middl
Fillmore Middle
813 students
- Rio Vista Elem
Rio Vista Elementary
553 students
- San Cayetano E
San Cayetano Elementary
514 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista
430 students
- This school 64
Sierra High
64 students
What this shows Sierra High reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra High compares
Sierra High is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.9%
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
$19,353
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Sierra High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fillmore Unified reports $19,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Cayetano Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Fillmore
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 (~64 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra High
How many students attend Sierra High?
Sierra High has 64 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fillmore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra High is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% 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 Sierra High?
85.3% 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 93.8% of enrollment, in Fillmore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra High?
Sierra High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sierra High rank among public schools in Fillmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Fillmore, 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 Fillmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Fillmore Unified?
Besides Sierra High, Fillmore Unified also operates Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students), Fillmore Middle (813 students), and Rio Vista Elementary (553 students). See the Fillmore Unified district page for the complete list.