Summary:
Zip code 95959 in Nevada City, California, contains one public high school, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, a small school serving grades 9-12 with 191 students that focuses on project-based, expeditionary learning within its own Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning District.
This school presents a notable mix of strengths and challenges for parents to consider. On one hand, it has demonstrated exceptional success in supporting students to graduation, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate with zero dropouts, far exceeding the state average. It also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio and its students outperform state averages in science proficiency. On the other hand, the school's statewide academic ranking has recently declined significantly, and proficiency in core subjects like English and especially mathematics is below state averages, with math scores being a particular area of concern.
Overall, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning offers a unique, small-school environment with a strong record of keeping students engaged through to graduation. However, the recent volatility in its academic rankings and the low mathematics proficiency rates are important factors for families to weigh. The school's expeditionary learning model may be a great fit for students who thrive in hands-on, experiential settings, but parents may want to inquire about specific supports and strategies in place for core academic subjects, particularly mathematics, and for addressing student attendance.
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