La Sierra High

www.tcoe.org/lasierra/

Charter School 254 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

La Sierra High School, located in Visalia, California, is a specialized educational institution operated under the umbrella of the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE). Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, La Sierra is designed as a continuation high school, focusing on providing a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may have struggled in or disengaged from a conventional classroom setting. Its mission is to help students get back on track toward graduation by offering personalized academic support, credit recovery opportunities, and a smaller, more focused student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is committed to fostering student success through a blend of rigorous academics and social-emotional guidance. By utilizing the resources provided by the Tulare County Office of Education, La Sierra High School provides a structured pathway for students to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary education or career training. The program emphasizes character development and individual accountability, aiming to empower students to overcome obstacles and achieve their personal and professional goals in a safe, community-oriented environment.

254

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Sierra High
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	208
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

Hispanic
208 (81.9 %)
White
32 (12.6 %)
Two or More
9 (3.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tulare County Office of Education
Phone:	(559)733-6963
Website:	http://www.tcoe.org/lasierra/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 36

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 35