Sierra Alternative Learning Academy serves 7 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy's student population of 7 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra Alternative Learning Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
43%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
43%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Alternative Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Sierra Alternative Learning Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sierra Alternative Learning Academy?
7 students attend Sierra Alternative Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sierra Alternative Learning Academy students are American Indian, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Alternative Learning Academy?
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra Alternative Learning Academy offer ?
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sierra Alternative Learning Academy part of?
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy is part of Lone Pine Unified School District.
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