Enrollment
236
High
DISTRICT 1,575 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH·NCES 061476007723
La Sierra High (Alternative)
951 North State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831 · (714) 447-7821 · Orange County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL236 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
10.8:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
166 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 3 | 1% |
| Grade 10 | 82 | 35% |
| Grade 11 | 21 | 9% |
| Grade 12 | 130 | 55% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
55.6%
own-school result
Math
33.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 16.7% | 38.9% | 22.2% | 22.2% |
| Math | 22.2% | 11.1% | 22.2% | 44.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 55.6% | 33.3% |
| 2023-24 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| 2022-23 | 66.7% | 28.0% |
| 2021-22 | 39.0% | 25.0% |
| 2020-21 | 38.1% | 15.0% |
| 2018-19 | 15.2% | 1.5% |
| 2017-18 | 19.4% | 8.8% |
| 2016-17 | 27.0% | 5.4% |
| 2015-16 | 14.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014-15 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where La Sierra High (Alternative) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 236 | #1,299 of 2,093 | #81 of 105 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #17 of 1,352 | #3 of 85 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.8% | #849 of 1,351 | #55 of 85 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.3% | #865 of 1,575 | #46 of 95 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -45.2% | #18 of 802 | #1 of 71 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
236
-120 (-34%) vs 2020
-92% since 1990-91, when it was 3,033
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 16.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 236 | 21.8 | 10.8:1 | 70% (166) |
| 2023-24 | 262 | 23.9 | 10.9:1 | 62% (163) |
| 2022-23 | 275 | 23 | 12.0:1 | 51% (141) |
| 2020-21 | 356 | 22 | 16.2:1 | 48% (172) |
| 2017-18 | 431 | 26.1 | 16.5:1 | 67% (289) |
| 2015-16 | 503 | 22 | 22.9:1 | 69% (345) |
| 2010-11 | 649 | N/A | N/A | 64% (416) |
| 2000-01 | 2,857 | 47 | 60.8:1 | 2% (46) |
| 1990-91 | 3,033 | 30 | 101.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La Sierra High (Alternative).
Since 2017-18: students down 45% (431 to 236); teachers down 17% (26.1 to 21.8).
About La Sierra High (Alternative)
This page covers La Sierra High (Alternative), a small high school in Fullerton, California. It serves 236 students in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in California is roughly 838 students; this school is 72% smaller than that.
Fullerton Joint Union High enrolls 12,597 students, and its 8 schools include La Sierra High (Alternative).
Hispanic students account for 76% of enrollment at La Sierra High (Alternative). Other groups make up 12% White, 8% Asian, and 2% multiracial. Orange County as a whole is about 34% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. The chance that two students picked at random at La Sierra High (Alternative) belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 40%.
La Sierra High (Alternative) counts 21.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 10.8 students for each one. Among high schools in California, the typical ratio is 18.2:1. About 70% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 55% for public schools in Orange County.
Across Orange County, median household income is about $116,289, roughly 44% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The public schools of Orange County number 649 and enroll about 430,458.
The closest public school, La Vista High (Continuation), is less than a tenth of a mile from La Sierra High (Alternative). Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
La Sierra High (Alternative) had 356 students in 2020-21 and 236 in 2024-25, a 34% decrease. Its ratio of students to teachers was 16.2:1 in 2020-21, and 10.8:1 in 2024-25.
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Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,165,820
Census ACS
Median income
$116,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
649
430,458 students
Quick facts
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- Commonwealth Elementary0.7 mi · 268
- Ruby Drive Elementary0.9 mi · 373
Frequently asked questions
About La Sierra High (Alternative)How large is La Sierra High (Alternative)?
La Sierra High (Alternative) enrolls approximately 236 students in grades 09-12.
Is La Sierra High (Alternative) an elementary, middle, or high school?
La Sierra High (Alternative) is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does La Sierra High (Alternative) have?
La Sierra High (Alternative) employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
What is the student diversity at La Sierra High (Alternative)?
Student demographics at La Sierra High (Alternative) are roughly 12% White, 76% Hispanic, 0% Black, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is La Sierra High (Alternative) in?
La Sierra High (Alternative) is part of Fullerton Joint Union High.
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