- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tulare, CA
Sierra Vista Charter High
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Charter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063993004203Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Charter High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for California
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Charter High has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Charter High ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 063993004203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sierra Vista Charter High shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 063993004203 · Tulare, CA High · SMALL · CHARTER
166 enr · 15.1:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tulare Western High (1,927 students)
Sierra Vista Charter High shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Vista Charter High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tulare Western
Tulare Western High
1,927 students
- Mission Oak Hi
Mission Oak High
1,678 students
- Tulare Union H
Tulare Union High
1,616 students
- This school 166
Sierra Vista Charter High
166 students
- Accelerated Ch 152
Accelerated Charter High
152 students
- Tulare Technic 35
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
35 students
What this shows Sierra Vista Charter High reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista Charter High compares
Sierra Vista Charter 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$18,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
White 18.8%
Asian 5.5%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Sierra Vista Charter High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tulare Joint Union High reports $18,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Vista Charter High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Western High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tulare Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Accelerated Charter High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tulare Technical Preparatory High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista Charter High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Tulare
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Tulare Western High
Standard public school
1,927 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Mission Oak High
Standard public school
1,678 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Tulare Union High
Standard public school
1,616 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Accelerated Charter High
Standard public school
152 students 19:1 students per teacher
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
Alternative education program
35 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Countryside Community Day
Alternative education program
24 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Charter High
How many students attend Sierra Vista Charter High?
Sierra Vista Charter High has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Charter High is 15.1:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 Vista Charter High?
81.2% of students at Sierra Vista Charter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista Charter High?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista Charter High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Charter High?
Sierra Vista Charter High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Vista Charter High rank among high schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Charter High ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Tulare, 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 Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare Joint Union High?
Besides Sierra Vista Charter High, Tulare Joint Union High also operates Tulare Western High (1,927 students), Mission Oak High (1,678 students), and Tulare Union High (1,616 students). See the Tulare Joint Union High district page for the complete list.