Overview
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Nevada City, California. The school enrolls 191 students. It is part of the Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District
County6057
CityNevada City
ZIP95959
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060202112922
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment191
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino15.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %48%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)