How does La Sierra High (Alternative) compare to other high schools in Fullerton?

La Sierra High (Alternative) has a SchoolScope composite score of 47.7/100, placing it at the 42nd percentile statewide. 19% of students exceed standard, with a total of 36 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at La Sierra High (Alternative)?

19.4% of students at La Sierra High (Alternative) exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 44.5% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at La Sierra High (Alternative)?

50.4% of students at La Sierra High (Alternative) are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in our composite score.

La Sierra High (Alternative)

High School

Fullerton Joint Union High FullertonOrange County92831

Composite Score

out of 100

State Percentile

of high schools

State Rank

of California high schools

School overview

Enrollment

262 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

Free/Reduced Lunch

62%

Teachers

23 full-time

College & career readiness

Graduation Rate

87.5%

AP Exam Prepared

33.3%

A-G Completion

42.9%

College-Going Rate

48.0%

Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports

Dashboard indicators

EL Proficiency (ELPAC)

17.9%

English learners at Level 4 (Well Developed) · 28 tested

Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024

Student demographics

Hispanic76.3%

White10.7%

Asian5.3%

Black1.9%

Other5.7%

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for La Sierra High (Alternative)
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	19.4%
Met Standard	25.0%
Below Standard	55.5%

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "44% proficient" for La Sierra High (Alternative) and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

19.4% of students exceeded standard while 25.0% merely met it. That exceeded rate is 4.0 points above the state average of 15.5%. That's 6.2 points below the Fullerton Joint Union High district average of 25.6%. The 5 nearby schools within ~3 miles average 31.5% exceeded — 12.0 points higher. The gap between "met" and "exceeded" is the difference between a school that clears the bar and one that raises it.

The graduation rate is 87.5%. 42.9% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility. 48.0% of graduates go on to college within a year.

Chronic absenteeism is 50.4%, above the state average of 34.0%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →

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