SIERRA HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Sierra High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tahoe-Truckee Unified school district, located in Truckee, CA with about 50 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 3 teachers, Sierra High (Continuation) 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.

Sierra High School, located in Truckee, California, operates as the continuation high school within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. It is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational path for students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, and supportive learning environment than what is offered at a traditional comprehensive high school. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty, the school focuses on re-engaging students academically and helping them overcome barriers to graduation.

The program at Sierra High emphasizes credit recovery and individual growth, offering a curriculum that allows students to progress at a pace tailored to their specific needs. Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on fostering a tight-knit community where students receive increased mentorship and social-emotional support. The ultimate goal of Sierra High is to ensure that all students remain on track to earn their high school diplomas, gain essential life skills, and successfully transition to post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact Sierra High (Continuation) at (530) 582-2640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.