Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District
CALoyalton, California•Sierra County
Contact & Location
Enrollment & Schools
66
Total Schools
44,636
Total Enrollment
PK-UG
Grade Range
School Breakdown
1
Preschools
9
Elementary
Schools
8
Middle
Schools
7
High
Schools
Rating Distribution
1731%
1527%
2342%
School Types
By Type
Public
63Charter
3Private
0By Level
Elementary
9Middle
8High
7Reviews (Aggregated)
4.0
Average Rating
728
Total Reviews
Demographics (Aggregated)
Ethnicity Breakdown
Hispanic / Latino
33%
White
32%
Black / African American
20%
Asian
11%
Two or More Races
3%
Gender Distribution
52%Male
48%Female
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
60%
Academic Performance (Aggregated)
Average Ratings
5.9
Overall6.0
Test Scores—
Equity6.0
College ReadinessAverage ACT Score
19.3
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1132
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
66%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
21%
Students
School Performance Summary
Below Average
31% (17)
Average
27% (15)
Above Average
42% (23)
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District
66 schoolsPreschools
(1)Elementary Schools
(9)9
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Elementarypublic•546 students
10
Brentfield Elementary School
Elementarypublic•771 students
Downieville Elementary School
Elementarypublic•26 students
Greenwood Hills Elementary School
Elementarypublic•398 students
4
Loyalton Elementary School
Elementarypublic•199 students
9
Math/Science/Tech Magnet
Elementarypublic•601 students
3
Northwood Hills Elementary School
Elementarypublic•385 students
2
RISD Academy
Elementarypublic•719 students
Springridge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•308 students
Middle Schools
(8)5
Apollo Junior High School
Middlepublic•639 students
4
Forest Meadow Junior High School
Middlepublic•750 students
6
Lake Highlands Middle School
Middlepublic•822 students
2
Liberty Junior High School STEM Academy
Middlepublic•592 students
6
Parkhill Junior High School
Middlepublic•624 students
6
Richardson North Junior High School
Middlepublic•592 students
7
Richardson West Junior High School
Middlepublic•780 students
6
Westwood Junior High: the Math, Science, Leadership Magnet
Middlepublic•651 students
High Schools
(7)9
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Highpublic•4,719 students
4
Berkner High School
Highpublic•2,290 students
5
Lake Highlands High School
Highpublic•2,896 students
NCYF Community High School
Highpublic•18 students
6
Pearce High School
Highpublic•2,443 students
6
Richardson High School
Highpublic•2,773 students
Sierra Pass (Continuation) School
Highpublic•5 students
Other Schools
(41)3
Aikin Elementary School
Schoolpublic•474 students
2
Audelia Creek Elementary School
Schoolpublic•553 students
7
Big Springs Elementary School
Schoolpublic•390 students
4
Birney Preparatory Academy
Schoolcharter•710 students
9
Bowie Elementary School
Schoolpublic•650 students
9
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Schoolpublic•283 students
2
Career Pathways
Schoolcharter•123 students
5
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School
Schoolpublic•629 students
Christa McAuliffe Learning Center
Schoolpublic•140 students
6
Dartmouth Elementary School
Schoolpublic•372 students
2
Dover Elementary School
Schoolpublic•518 students
5
Downieville Junior-Senior High School
Schoolpublic•19 students
3
Forest Lane Academy
Schoolpublic•570 students
2
Forestridge Elementary School
Schoolpublic•561 students
4
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
Schoolpublic•675 students
7
Jess Harben Elementary School
Schoolpublic•381 students
8
Keystone Academy
Schoolcharter•729 students
9
Lake Highlands Elementary School
Schoolpublic•727 students
7
Loyalton High School
Schoolpublic•165 students
5
Mark Twain Elementary School
Schoolpublic•473 students
7
Merriman Park Elementary School
Schoolpublic•518 students
10
Mohawk Elementary School
Schoolpublic•490 students
7
Moss Haven Elementary School
Schoolpublic•521 students
6
Northlake Elementary School
Schoolpublic•574 students
4
Northrich Elementary School
Schoolpublic•373 students
8
O Henry Elementary School
Schoolpublic•471 students
P A S S Learning Center
Schoolpublic•15 students
10
Prairie Creek Elementary School
Schoolpublic•300 students
8
Prestonwood Elementary School
Schoolpublic•446 students
6
Richardson Heights Elementary School
Schoolpublic•450 students
8
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
Schoolpublic•502 students
5
Richland Elementary School
Schoolpublic•644 students
2
Skyview Elementary School
Schoolpublic•735 students
10
Spring Creek Elementary School
Schoolpublic•414 students
Spring Valley Elementary School
Schoolpublic•396 students
3
Stults Road Elementary School
Schoolpublic•569 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Schoolpublic•514 students
7
Wallace Elementary School
Schoolpublic•586 students
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces
Schoolpublic•663 students
9
White Rock Elementary School
Schoolpublic•957 students
9
Yale Elementary School
Schoolpublic•412 students
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1d ago
RISD Racial Literacy Curriculum
Alleged incident in Richardson Independent School District · Texas
A school district implemented a new curriculum focused on racial literacy and equity for students from Pre-K through tenth grade. The program, approved by the Board of Trustees, includes lessons on identity, race, gender, and systemic racism. This initiative aims to confront and dismantle perceived systemic racism within the institution.
Occurred on July 14, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Data aggregated from 66 schools in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.