Sierra High

570 E. Ninth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410

479 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sierra High School, located on East Ninth Street in San Bernardino, is an alternative education site within the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a personalized approach to help them recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and achieve their academic goals. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, Sierra High aims to re-engage students and provide the targeted support necessary to navigate the challenges of completing high school.

The campus culture at Sierra High emphasizes a supportive community that prioritizes credit acceleration and individualized instruction. Through its alternative education model, the school works closely with students to create flexible pathways toward a diploma, often incorporating mentorship and academic counseling to ensure students are prepared for life after graduation. Ultimately, Sierra High functions as a vital resource for the San Bernardino community, offering a second chance for academic success to students seeking a different route to their high school credentials.

479

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra High
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	417
Black	38
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
417 (87.1 %)
Black
38 (7.9 %)
White
12 (2.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	San Bernardino City Unified
Phone:	(909)388-6478
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 11 150

Grade 12 329