- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manteca, 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 062361004002
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 52
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 near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Manteca · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Manteca, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361004002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Sierra High held near 1,637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.3 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 062361004002 · Manteca, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,670 enr · 23.2:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
Sierra High held near 1,637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.3 → 77.0 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
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- This school
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- Nile Garden El
Nile Garden Elementary
1,221 students
What this shows Sierra High reports 1,670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra High compares
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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,670 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,670
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
Asian 27.6%
White 18.9%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Sierra High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nile Garden Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Manteca
3 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 (~1,670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra High
How many students attend Sierra High?
Sierra High has 1,670 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manteca, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,693 (2022-23) → 1,637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra High is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra High?
33.3% 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 44.0% of enrollment, in Manteca, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
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 high schools in Manteca?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Manteca, 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 Manteca on the city page.
What other schools are in Manteca Unified?
Besides Sierra High, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), East Union High (1,524 students), and Lathrop High (1,486 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.