Sierra Home

Sierra Home is an alternative public school located in Mariposa, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 49 students. The school is part of the Mariposa County Unified School District, which is ranked 1108 out of 1565 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sierra Home has seen a fluctuating four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.2% to 96.4% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the surrounding schools like Yosemite Falls Education Center, its dropout rates have been variable, ranging from 3.6% to 8.9% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Sierra Home has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.4% to 43.2% in the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

Academically, Sierra Home's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and Mariposa County Unified School District averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 8.82% of Sierra Home students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 35.59% in the district and 48.81% statewide. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also well below the district and state averages. This suggests that Sierra Home may face unique challenges in supporting its students' academic and attendance needs, which could be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.18% to 74.12% in recent years.