Sierra Vista High School is a four-year comprehensive high school located in Baldwin Park, California. It opened in 1961 and is part of the Baldwin Park Unified School District. It is one of three high schools in the city, Baldwin Park High School and North Park Continuation School being the other two.
Serving 1,712 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Vista High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sierra Vista High School's student population of 1,712 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Sierra Vista High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Vista High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4154 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Don
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Vista High School's ranking?
Sierra Vista High School is ranked #4154 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Vista High School often compared to?
Sierra Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Sierra Vista High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sierra Vista High School?
1,712 students attend Sierra Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sierra Vista High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista High School?
Sierra Vista High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista High School offer ?
Sierra Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra Vista High School part of?
Sierra Vista High School is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.
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