SANDY BLUFFS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER
Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center is a public high school that is part of the Sierra Unified school district, located in Tollhouse, CA with about 32 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center 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.
Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center, located in the mountain community of Tollhouse, California, serves as a specialized branch of the Sierra Unified School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a setting different from the traditional comprehensive high school experience, the center focuses on providing personalized academic pathways. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible instructional environment, Sandy Bluffs aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation, recover credits, and successfully earn their high school diplomas.
The school emphasizes a supportive, individualized approach that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic requirements. Through the resources provided by the Sierra Unified School District, Sandy Bluffs integrates standard curriculum with targeted interventions, ensuring that students receive the attention necessary to meet state standards and prepare for their post-secondary goals. It serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing an inclusive space for students who require a non-traditional route to academic success.
For more information, contact Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center at (559) 855-3020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tollhouse, CA 93667-9606
(559) 855-3020
SANDY BLUFFS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER is a public school in Tollhouse, CA with about 32 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sierra Unified
- Total Students:
- 32
- Teachers:
- 2.5
- 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 32 students
- White
- 62.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 21.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Female
- 31.3%
- Male
- 68.8%
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.