Sierra Vista High

Summary:

Sierra Vista High is a public high school located in Baldwin Park, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,752 students. The school is part of the Baldwin Park Unified School District, which is ranked 966 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sierra Vista High consistently ranks in the top 35% of California high schools, with a current ranking of 619 out of 2,323 schools. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST exams is significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy. Sierra Vista High also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.5% to 96.7% over the past five years, outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well in supporting certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Sierra Vista High outperforms the nearby Baldwin Park High School and North Park Continuation High School on most academic metrics, the school lags behind some other nearby high schools, such as Arroyo High and Edgewood High, which have higher overall rankings and stronger academic performance. Additionally, Sierra Vista High struggles to support its special education student population, ranking in the bottom 25% of California high schools for this subgroup, and the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 31.0% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3600 North Frazier St.
       Baldwin Park, CA  91706-3897


(626) 960-7741

District: Baldwin Park Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
619th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,780 Help


Feeder schools for Sierra Vista High:

Elementary:    Charles Bursch Elementary
    De Anza Elementary
    Kenmore Elementary
    Tracy Elementary
Middle:    Sierra Vista Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  1,712

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.4%
Asian:
11.4%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sierra Vista High ranks better than 73.4% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sierra Vista High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sierra Vista High has the largest high school student body size in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.4%), Asian (11.4%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High is 22.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Vista High is $6,780, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Vista High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Vista High 619th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Sierra Vista High in the ranking list.)

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Baldwin Park Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin Park Unified 966th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Vista High

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.73 990th 1653 40.1%
2005 26.68 1144th 1901 39.8%
2006 26.58 1198th 1968 39.1%
2007 30.03 1131st 2063 45.2%
2008 31.57 1134th 2117 46.4%
2009 33.66 1240th 2238 44.6%
2010 32.61 1209th 2281 47.0%
2011 32.75 1233rd 2367 47.9%
2012 34.63 1192nd 2354 49.4%
2013 36.12 1156th 2426 52.3%
2015 55.85 858th 1994 57.0%
2016 55.79 881st 2039 56.8%
2017 68.07 633rd 2021 68.7%
2018 60.54 788th 2017 60.9%
2019 60.76 719th 2133 66.3%
2021 54.23 546th 1290 57.7%
2022 60.77 704th 2123 66.8%
2023 52.60 809th 2348 65.5%
2024 60.71 619th 2323 73.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.47 316th 938 66.3%
2019 44.19 384th 941 59.2%
2021 63.86 97th 467 79.2%
2022 54.32 267th 1044 74.4%
2023 67.45 85th 1323 93.6%
2024 70.16 86th 1350 93.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.11 1197th 1547 22.6%
2024 25.61 1147th 1534 25.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.28 530th 1862 71.5%
2019 71.39 447th 1937 76.9%
2021 58.51 413th 1126 63.3%
2022 71.88 403rd 1943 79.3%
2023 64.20 542nd 2247 75.9%
2024 68.75 437th 2235 80.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.74 11th 290 96.2%
2023 71.70 76th 417 81.8%
2024 80.67 48th 451 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.66 791st 1760 55.1%
2019 57.82 676th 1833 63.1%
2021 52.46 485th 1054 54.0%
2022 60.18 614th 1858 67.0%
2023 49.12 852nd 2118 59.8%
2024 57.90 643rd 2098 69.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.66 853rd 1052 18.9%
2019 26.00 853rd 1117 23.6%
2021 26.76 429th 555 22.7%
2022 34.37 706th 1161 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.25 728th 1834 60.3%
2019 57.53 708th 1880 62.3%
2021 47.05 551st 1122 50.9%
2022 57.10 703rd 1916 63.3%
2023 53.20 741st 2207 66.4%
2024 60.96 585th 2172 73.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.07 184th 581 68.3%
2019 59.33 270th 582 53.6%
2022 57.33 277th 581 52.3%
2023 58.94 334th 731 54.3%
2024 60.45 310th 712 56.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.27 618th 1742 64.5%
2019 65.33 531st 1814 70.7%
2022 66.38 500th 1861 73.1%
2023 55.86 695th 2142 67.6%
2024 68.55 420th 2125 80.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sierra Vista High Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sierra Vista High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 31 123 1033 5 n/a n/a 0 1369
1989 144 30 167 1224 4 n/a n/a 0 1569
1990 148 40 187 1302 1 n/a n/a 0 1678
1991 143 29 196 1392 0 n/a n/a 0 1760
1992 133 34 220 1485 5 n/a n/a 0 1877
1993 120 33 230 1406 7 n/a n/a 0 1796
1994 121 30 243 1365 8 n/a n/a 0 1767
1995 97 43 235 1408 7 n/a n/a 0 1790
1996 97 43 235 1408 7 n/a n/a 0 1790
1997 94 37 228 1415 3 n/a n/a 0 1777
1998 75 33 241 1414 3 n/a n/a 0 1766
1999 79 26 242 1497 3 n/a n/a 0 1847
2000 67 33 240 1503 6 n/a n/a 0 1849
2001 60 21 252 1575 5 n/a n/a 0 1913
2002 48 22 200 1681 2 n/a n/a 9 1962
2003 48 22 200 1681 2 n/a n/a 9 1962
2004 57 24 208 1715 3 n/a n/a 6 2013
2005 56 22 197 1841 2 n/a n/a 8 2126
2006 41 19 202 1838 1 n/a n/a 3 2104
2007 36 9 212 1863 3 n/a n/a 3 2126
2008 36 9 195 1832 2 n/a n/a 0 2074
2009 26 7 194 1829 1 1 8 0 2066
2010 22 13 185 1830 3 1 0 0 2054
2011 29 18 172 1814 0 1 0 0 2034
2012 25 17 180 1795 0 1 0 0 2018
2013 23 13 183 1768 0 1 0 0 1988
2014 9 13 182 1765 0 2 0 0 1971
2015 14 9 193 1809 0 1 0 0 2026
2016 13 9 208 1781 0 2 0 0 2013
2017 10 10 207 1731 0 1 0 0 1959
2018 7 9 223 1702 0 0 0 0 1941
2019 7 10 219 1661 1 0 0 0 1898
2020 5 11 209 1682 1 1 1 0 1910
2021 7 12 216 1698 4 2 1 0 1940
2022 9 5 191 1623 2 4 1 1 1836
2023 8 6 191 1528 1 3 12 3 1752
2024 9 5 196 1480 0 2 16 4 1712

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Vista High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1369 55.5 24.6 n/a
1989 1569 59.0 26.5 n/a
1990 1678 62.7 26.7 n/a
1991 1760 68.6 25.6 n/a
1992 1877 69.7 26.9 17
1993 1796 67.9 26.5 17.3
1994 1767 64.5 27.4 27.4
1995 1790 65.4 27.4 38.3
1996 1790 65.4 27.4 38.3
1997 1777 66.3 26.8 42.2
1998 1766 66.2 26.7 43
1999 1847 67.6 27.3 45.3
2000 1849 71.6 25.8 37.8
2001 1913 77.0 24.8 46.4
2002 1962 80.0 24.5 52.6
2003 1962 80.0 24.5 52.6
2004 2013 75.4 26.7 58
2005 2126 81.0 26.2 50.9
2006 2104 81.5 25.8 67
2007 2126 80.2 26.5 69.5
2008 2074 87.2 23.8 63.3
2009 2066 87.0 21.1 54.9
2010 2054 90.7 22.6 92.2
2011 2034 n/a n/a 64.7
2012 2018 85.7 23.5 n/a
2013 1988 86.9 22.8 85.5
2014 1971 81.8 24.0 86.1
2015 2026 85.0 23.8 87.8
2016 2013 81.0 24.8 85.7
2017 1959 84.0 23.3 85.2
2018 1941 81.0 23.9 87.6
2019 1898 85.3 22.2 100
2020 1910 n/a n/a 81.8
2021 1940 82.2 23.6 81.9
2022 1836 81.6 22.5 92.4
2023 1752 77.0 22.7 84.2
2024 1712 76.4 22.4 89.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Vista High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1369 55.5 24.6 n/a
1989 1569 59.0 26.5 n/a
1990 1678 62.7 26.7 n/a
1991 1760 68.6 25.6 n/a
1992 1877 69.7 26.9 17
1993 1796 67.9 26.5 17.3
1994 1767 64.5 27.4 27.4
1995 1790 65.4 27.4 38.3
1996 1790 65.4 27.4 38.3
1997 1777 66.3 26.8 42.2
1998 1766 66.2 26.7 43
1999 1847 67.6 27.3 45.3
2000 1849 71.6 25.8 37.8
2001 1913 77.0 24.8 46.4
2002 1962 80.0 24.5 52.6
2003 1962 80.0 24.5 52.6
2004 2013 75.4 26.7 58
2005 2126 81.0 26.2 50.9
2006 2104 81.5 25.8 67
2007 2126 80.2 26.5 69.5
2008 2074 87.2 23.8 63.3
2009 2066 87.0 21.1 54.9
2010 2054 90.7 22.6 92.2
2011 2034 n/a n/a 64.7
2012 2018 85.7 23.5 n/a
2013 1988 86.9 22.8 85.5
2014 1971 81.8 24.0 86.1
2015 2026 85.0 23.8 87.8
2016 2013 81.0 24.8 85.7
2017 1959 84.0 23.3 85.2
2018 1941 81.0 23.9 87.6
2019 1898 85.3 22.2 100
2020 1910 n/a n/a 81.8
2021 1940 82.2 23.6 81.9
2022 1836 81.6 22.5 92.4
2023 1752 77.0 22.7 84.2
2024 1712 76.4 22.4 89.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Vista High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,780

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Vista High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 719th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 809th of 2348 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Vista High)60.955.7
 5.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Baldwin Park Unified)51.154.3
 3.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Vista High)32.321
 11.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin Park Unified)24.517.6
 6.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Sierra Vista High)28.928
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (Baldwin Park Unified)28.924.6
 4.3%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Sierra Vista High)20.63.6
 17%
   12th Grade Science (Baldwin Park Unified)19.518.2
 1.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18981752
 7.7%
African American106
 40%
American Indian11
Asian219191
 12.8%
Hispanic16611528
 8%
Pacific Islander03
White78
 14.3%
Two or More Races012
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%84.2%
 15.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Vista High

Sierra Vista High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charles Bursch Elementary
Elementary : De Anza Elementary
Elementary : Kenmore Elementary
Elementary : Tracy Elementary
Middle : Sierra Vista Middle

Sierra Vista High ranks 619th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,712 students attended Sierra Vista High.

Students at Sierra Vista High are 86% Hispanic, 11% Asian.


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