Sierra High

183 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sierra High School, located at 1134 S. Barranca in Glendora, California, is a continuation high school within the Glendora Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational setting for students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, and supportive environment than a traditional comprehensive high school. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, Sierra High aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, prioritizing student-teacher relationships to ensure that each learner receives the academic and emotional support necessary for success. Beyond its core curriculum, Sierra High is committed to fostering personal responsibility, academic growth, and career readiness. By tailoring its approach to the unique needs of its student body, the school serves as a vital resource for those looking for a non-traditional path toward earning their high school diploma.

183

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	182

Hispanic
182 (99.5 %)
White
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Azusa Unified
Phone:	(626)852-8300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 104