Sierra Vista High (Continuation)

www.dinuba.k12.ca.us

77 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sierra Vista High School, located in Dinuba, California, is a specialized continuation high school within the Dinuba Unified School District. As a continuation program, its primary mission is to provide an alternative educational setting for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic support, and personalized learning plans designed to help students overcome barriers to graduation and successfully earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond academics, Sierra Vista emphasizes a supportive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering closer relationships between faculty and students, the school aims to provide a more flexible and structured pathway for those who need extra guidance to reach their goals. The institution serves as a critical resource for the Dinuba community, ensuring that all students have access to the resources necessary to transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Vista High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	70
American Indian	3

Hispanic
70 (90.9%)
White
4 (5.2%)
American Indian
3 (3.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dinuba Unified
Phone:	(559)595-7240
Website:	http://www.dinuba.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	77
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 44