Bret Harte Union High School District
School District · Angels Camp, California
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Enrollment
627
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Enrollment
627
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
How this district compares
California rank
#251 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,815
+$7,168 vs California median
District size
627 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Bret Harte Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Harte Union High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Vallecito Continuation High | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bret Harte Union High
Bret Harte Union High is a Angels Camp, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 627 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. District-level spending was $24,815 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Bret Harte Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bret Harte Union High, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Bret Harte Union High students show an average math proficiency of 31.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.6%.
The district includes 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bret Harte Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bret Harte Union High with test data.
Schools in Bret Harte Union High
2 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Angels Camp
- Total Enrollment
- 627
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- District spending per student
- $24,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bret Harte Union High?
Bret Harte Union High has 2 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bret Harte Union High?
The average composite rating for Bret Harte Union High is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bret Harte Union High?
Bret Harte Union High's district-level spending was $24,815 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bret Harte Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bret Harte Union High is 17.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bret Harte Union High?
Bret Harte Union High is the highest-rated school in Bret Harte Union High with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Bret Harte Union High?
Across schools in Bret Harte Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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