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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 campus.

7-year change in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
414
+7 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 77%
% Hispanic
19%
was 15%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Loyalton ElementaryLoyaltonElementaryKG-06199
Loyalton HighLoyaltonHigh07-12165
Downieville ElementaryDownievilleElementaryKG-0626
Downieville Junior-Senior HighDownievilleHigh07-1219
Sierra Pass (Continuation)LoyaltonHigh09-125

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 407 students to 414. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 77% to 72% over the same window.

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, 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 schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 5 campuses.
What cities does Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified serve?
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified operates schools in Loyalton, Downieville across California.