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Sierra Madre High (Continuation)

4500 Highway 166, New Cuyama, CA 93254 · (661) 766-2293 · Santa Barbara County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL2 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2
High
DISTRICT 29 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
3.9:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.0:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 80% · 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
Grade 11
2
Student demographics
Hispanic
2100%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 56%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Female
2100%

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BeatsExpectations 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 →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2
-3 (-60%) vs 2017
% White
0%
was 20%
% Hispanic
100%
was 80%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sierra Madre High (Continuation)

Sierra Madre High (Continuation), a very small four-year high school in New Cuyama, California, one of the schools within Cuyama Joint Unified, caters to 2 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 100% below typical.

Sierra Madre High (Continuation) is one of 3 schools operated by Cuyama Joint Unified, a district that enrolls 164 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Sierra Madre High (Continuation) records that 100% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority. By comparison, Santa Barbara County as a whole is about 48% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Sierra Madre High (Continuation) has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 3.9:1. The state averages around 18.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Santa Barbara County put median household earnings sit near $98,161, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Sierra Madre High (Continuation) is one of 129 public schools in Santa Barbara County (combined enrollment of about 66,191 students).

Nearest neighbor: Cuyama Valley High, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Sierra Madre High (Continuation)'s enrollment has shrank 60% since 2018, when it stood at 5 (now 2). White enrollment moved from 20% to 0% across the same window.

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Santa Barbara County at a glance

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Population
443,701
Census ACS
Median income
$98,161
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
129
66,191 students

Quick facts

School name
Sierra Madre High (Continuation)
District
Cuyama Joint Unified
Address
4500 Highway 166, New Cuyama, CA 93254
Phone
(661) 766-2293
County
Santa Barbara County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
3.9:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
060000901478
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Sierra Madre High (Continuation)
What is the total enrollment at Sierra Madre High (Continuation)?
Sierra Madre High (Continuation) enrolls approximately 2 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Sierra Madre High (Continuation) serve?
Sierra Madre High (Continuation) serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Sierra Madre High (Continuation) have?
Sierra Madre High (Continuation) employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Sierra Madre High (Continuation)?
Student demographics at Sierra Madre High (Continuation) are roughly 100% Hispanic.
Who oversees Sierra Madre High (Continuation)?
Sierra Madre High (Continuation) is overseen by Cuyama Joint Unified in Santa Barbara County.
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