LA SIERRA HIGH (ALTERNATIVE)
La Sierra High (Alternative) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fullerton Joint Union High school district, located in Fullerton, CA with about 431 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, La Sierra High (Alternative) has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 North State College Boulevard in Fullerton, California, is an alternative education institution within the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a more flexible, individualized approach to learning than what is found in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, the school focuses on credit recovery, academic intervention, and personalized support. It provides an environment that emphasizes self-paced instruction, smaller class sizes, and a tailored curriculum, making it an essential resource for students navigating unique academic or personal challenges.
Beyond its academic mission, La Sierra High School is committed to fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional well-being. By offering a range of counseling services and alternative pathways to graduation, the school aims to keep students on track for their high school diplomas while preparing them for post-secondary success. The dedicated staff works closely with students to help them overcome barriers to education, ensuring that each individual has the tools and structure necessary to meet state standards and achieve their long-term educational goals.
For more information, contact La Sierra High (Alternative) at (714) 447-7821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fullerton, CA 92831-3013
(714) 447-7821
LA SIERRA HIGH (ALTERNATIVE) is a public Title I school in Fullerton, CA with about 431 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fullerton Joint Union High
- Total Students:
- 431
- Teachers:
- 26.1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 431 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.4%
- White
- 13.5%
- Asian
- 10.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 40.4%
- Male
- 59.6%
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.