Sierra Junior High

Sierra Unified
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
184 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Sierra Junior High is a public middle school located in the rural community of Tollhouse, California, serving as part of the Sierra Unified School District. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the school provides an educational environment tailored to the unique needs of students living in a dispersed, mountainous region. As a smaller campus, it focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students can transition from elementary school to high school with personalized attention from staff and faculty.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet California state standards while often incorporating the natural surroundings of the region into the student experience. Beyond core academics, Sierra Junior High typically emphasizes student growth through various extracurricular activities and support programs aimed at developing both social and academic competence. By maintaining a focus on character development and community involvement, the school seeks to prepare its students for the academic rigor of Sierra High School and beyond.
184
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    106 (57.6%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (19.0%)
  • American Indian
    28 (15.2%)
  • Two or More
    13 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sierra Unified
Phone: (559)855-8311
Website: http://www.sierrausd.org/sjhs
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 79
Grade 8 105
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Oak Meadow Community Day
Sierra Unified
0 Students
33411 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667 (0.3 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 8th