School Overview
Loyalton High School, located at 700 Fourth St. in Loyalton, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sierra County Joint Unified School District. Nestled in the rural landscape of the Sierra Valley, the school functions as a small, tight-knit community hub where students benefit from personalized attention, small class sizes, and a strong connection to the local staff and faculty. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

As part of the broader Sierra County Office of Education network, Loyalton High emphasizes a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to engage students within the unique constraints and advantages of a remote, mountainous region. By leveraging its resources effectively, the school strives to foster a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the small Sierra County community.
165
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loyalton High
Demographic Student Count
White126
Hispanic30
Black2
Two or More5
American Indian2
  • White
    126 (76.4%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (18.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.0%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
Phone: (530)993-4454
Website: http://lhs.sierracountyschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 25
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Loyalton High
Grade Student Count
Grade 731
Grade 816
Grade 925
Grade 1036
Grade 1129
Grade 1228
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Loyalton High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8853.3%
Male7746.7%