- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baldwin Park, CA
Sierra Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060369000338
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Baldwin Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Baldwin Park, CA.
School address
District: Baldwin Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060369000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Sierra Vista High held near 1,712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 060369000338 · Baldwin Park, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,650 enr · 21.4:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin Park High (1,260 students)
Sierra Vista High held near 1,712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Vista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sierra Vista High
1,650 students
- Baldwin Park H
Baldwin Park High
1,260 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
709 students
- Ernest R. Gedd
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
662 students
- Vineland Eleme 604
Vineland Elementary
604 students
- Bp Stem Academ 565
Bp Stem Academy
565 students
What this shows Sierra Vista High reports 1,650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista High compares
Sierra Vista 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,650 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,650
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$19,020
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Sierra Vista High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baldwin Park Unified reports $19,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest R. Geddes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vineland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bp Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 34.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Baldwin Park
2 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 (~1,650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista High
How many students attend Sierra Vista High?
Sierra Vista High has 1,650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baldwin Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,752 (2022-23) → 1,712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Vista High?
73.1% of students at Sierra Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista High is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Baldwin Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista High?
Sierra Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Baldwin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Baldwin Park, 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 Baldwin Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin Park Unified?
Besides Sierra Vista High, Baldwin Park Unified also operates Baldwin Park High (1,260 students), Sierra Vista Middle (709 students), and Ernest R. Geddes Elementary (662 students). See the Baldwin Park Unified district page for the complete list.