Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sierra Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sierra Charter's student population of 354 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Sierra Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Charter is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6140 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Charter's ranking?
Sierra Charter is ranked #6140 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Charter often compared to?
Sierra Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Violet Heintz Education Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Charter?
The graduation rate of Sierra Charter is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sierra Charter?
354 students attend Sierra Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sierra Charter students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Charter?
Sierra Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Charter offer ?
Sierra Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sierra Charter part of?
Sierra Charter is part of Sierra Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Sierra Charter located?
Sierra Charter is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.
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