For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 180 students in Sierra County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sierra County, CA are Downieville Junior-senior High School and Loyalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Sierra County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Loyalton High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sierra County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downieville Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Loyalton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra County Special Education
Special Education School
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Pass (Continuation School)
Alternative School
700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
William R. Rouse Rop
Vocational School
305 South Lincoln St.
Sierraville, CA 96126
(530) 944-3398
Sierraville, CA 96126
(530) 944-3398
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Sierra County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Beckwith St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Sierra Community Day-west High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer E
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Sierra County Opportunity Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
109 Beckwith Rd.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Sierra Crest (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
700 4th St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Po Box 147
Sierraville, CA 96126
(530) 994-3398
Sierraville, CA 96126
(530) 994-3398
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sierra County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sierra County, CA include Downieville Junior-senior High School and Loyalton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sierra County?
5 public high schools are located in Sierra County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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