Sierra Vista High

Sierra Vista High is a large senior high in Baldwin Park, California, run under Baldwin Park Unified. The school teaches 1,650 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 97% above typical.

Across the 17 schools in Baldwin Park Unified (9,856 students total), Sierra Vista High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Sierra Vista High lists that nearly all students (87%) are Hispanic. Other groups include 12% Asian. By comparison, Los Angeles County as a whole is about 48% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Sierra Vista High records 81 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 20.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Sierra Vista High higher than the state norm the norm. Around 88% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is north of Los Angeles County's rate of about 70%.

With demographic context factored in, Sierra Vista High sits in the top 10% of California schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 27.1%; actual is 46.1%, +19.0 points clear of the demographic baseline.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Los Angeles County shows median household earnings sit near $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. In all, Los Angeles County runs 2244 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,265,907 students), of which Sierra Vista High is one.

The closest other public school is Sierra Vista Middle, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Sierra Vista High at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 31.9%.

Sierra Vista High operates from a commuter-belt location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sierra Vista High has ticked down 15%, going from 1,941 students in 2018 to 1,650 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 24.0:1 in 2018 to 20.3:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Sierra Vista High typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.