Sierra High

sierrahighschool.fillmoreusd.org

64 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sierra High School, located in Fillmore, California, is the continuation high school within the Fillmore Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational setting for students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, and supportive environment than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, Sierra High aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and overcome academic or personal challenges that might otherwise hinder their progress.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement, social-emotional well-being, and academic success. In addition to core curriculum requirements, Sierra High often utilizes independent study options and targeted interventions to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through its dedicated staff and close-knit community, the school empowers students to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra High
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	60
American Indian	1

Hispanic
60 (93.8%)
White
3 (4.7%)
American Indian
1 (1.6%)

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:	Fillmore Unified
Phone:	(805)524-8202
Website:	http://sierrahighschool.fillmoreusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 31

Grade 12 32