- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Truckee, CA
Sierra High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Sierra High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063877006517
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra High (Continuation) earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Truckee · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for California
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Truckee, CA.
School address
District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified · California
NCES ID 063877006517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sierra High (Continuation) held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063877006517 · Truckee, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 8:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tahoe Truckee High (907 students)
Sierra High (Continuation) held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tahoe Truckee
Tahoe Truckee High
907 students
- Alder Creek Mi
Alder Creek Middle
535 students
- Truckee Elemen
Truckee Elementary
515 students
- Glenshire Elem
Glenshire Elementary
499 students
- North Tahoe Hi
North Tahoe High
468 students
- This school 24
Sierra High (Continuation)
24 students
What this shows Sierra High (Continuation) reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra High (Continuation) compares
Sierra High (Continuation) 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
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
91.7%
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
$22,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 24 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 20.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Sierra High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tahoe-Truckee Unified reports $22,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Truckee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alder Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truckee Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenshire Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Tahoe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Truckee
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra High (Continuation)
How many students attend Sierra High (Continuation)?
Sierra High (Continuation) has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Truckee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra High (Continuation) is 8:1, which is 63% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% 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 (Continuation)?
48.4% of students at Sierra High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Sierra High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Truckee, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra High (Continuation)?
Sierra High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 (Continuation) rank among public schools in Truckee?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Truckee, 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 Truckee on the city page.
What other schools are in Tahoe-Truckee Unified?
Besides Sierra High (Continuation), Tahoe-Truckee Unified also operates Tahoe Truckee High (907 students), Alder Creek Middle (535 students), and Truckee Elementary (515 students). See the Tahoe-Truckee Unified district page for the complete list.