Sierra Unified on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

Sierra Alternative HighSierra HighFoothill ElementarySierra Junior HighSierraathome
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for Sierra Unified

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
60%
Exceeding
40%
Avg actual scores
35.2%
Avg projected
37.2%

5 of 5 schools in Sierra Unified carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 2C: 2D: 1

Best schools in Sierra Unified

Statewide rankings: all 1051 high schools in California · all 513 middle schools in California · all 1758 elementary schools in California

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

  1. B- Foothill Elementary (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  2. B- Sierra Junior High (Middle school, exceeds expectations)
  3. C+ Sierra High (High school, doesn't meet expectations)
  4. C+ Sierraathome (K-12 school, meets expectations)
  5. D+ Sierra Alternative High (High school, doesn't meet expectations)

Every school in Sierra Unified

High schools (2)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Other schools and academies (1)

Where Sierra Unified schools are

Cities and towns served (2)

About this district

  • State: Best schools in California
  • County: Fresno County
  • Type: regular local school district
  • Setting: distant rural (NCES locale of the district office)
  • Enrollment: 1,292 students with 69 full-time-equivalent teachers and 174 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
  • NCES district ID: 0636805
  • Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

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Questions about Sierra Unified

How many schools are in Sierra Unified?

SchoolGrade grades 5 public schools in Sierra Unified, across 2 cities and towns. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does Sierra Unified serve?

The largest by graded schools: Tollhouse, Prather.

How good are the schools in Sierra Unified?

Across the 5 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is C+, with 35.2% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 37.2%. 60% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend Sierra Unified?

1,292 students were enrolled in Sierra Unified in the 2023-24 school year, about 18.7 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is Sierra Unified?

Sierra Unified is in California, based in Fresno County, with its district office in Prather. Its boundary covers about 937 sq mi.