LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL
La Sierra High is a public high school that is part of the Alvord Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 1,842 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, La Sierra High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
La Sierra High School, located on La Sierra Avenue in Riverside, California, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Riverside Unified School District. As a staple of its local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse range of extracurricular activities. The campus is designed to support a comprehensive high school experience, providing students with access to traditional coursework, vocational programs, and various athletic and arts-based opportunities aimed at preparing them for post-secondary success.
Beyond its core curriculum, La Sierra High School places a strong emphasis on cultivating school spirit and fostering a supportive social environment for its diverse student body. The school frequently engages in initiatives designed to improve campus culture and ensure that students are equipped with both the technical skills and the social-emotional foundation necessary for their future careers. By bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, the school remains a focal point for families in the Riverside area looking to provide their children with a well-rounded public education.
For more information, contact La Sierra High at (909) 358-1725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverside, CA 92505-2938
(909) 358-1725
LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Riverside, CA with about 1,842 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alvord Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,842
- Teachers:
- 80.09
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,842 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.0%
- White
- 8.4%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.