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5 schools in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified

California · 414 students · 2 cities

Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified's public schools, 5 in all, serve about 414 K-12 students inside California, an average of 83 per school.

4-year change in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
414
+19 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 407 to 414 students (up 2%) and from 21 to 28 full-time teachers (up 33%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified

Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified is a compact public-school district in California. The district runs 5 schools and serves approximately 414 students.

In terms of grade levels, Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified covers 2 elementary and 3 high schools.

Per-school enrollment averages around 83 in this district, meaningfully below the California typical of 578.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified has increased 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 395 students to 414.

On allk12, the community for Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified?
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified operates 5 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 414 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified?
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified includes 2 elementary schools and 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified?
Loyalton Elementary is the largest public school in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified by enrollment, with approximately 199 students.
What grade levels does Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified serve?
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 5 schools.
What cities does Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified serve?
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified operates schools in Loyalton, Downieville across California.