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#8546 of 9,539 schools in CA
Calaveras High
High School · Calaveras Unified · San Andreas, CA
A Calaveras Unified high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 607, San Andreas, CA 95249
- Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Calaveras High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calaveras High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,270/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,864
Median home value
$409,000
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
32.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Gold Strike HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Calaveras River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Mountain OaksCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Calaveras Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calaveras High is listed in Calaveras Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calaveras High
Calaveras High is a public high school in San Andreas, CA, part of Calaveras Unified, serving approximately 749 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,546 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calaveras High
What grades does Calaveras High serve?
Calaveras High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Calaveras High?
Calaveras High has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calaveras High?
The student-teacher ratio at Calaveras High is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calaveras High rank in CA?
Calaveras High ranks #8,546 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Calaveras High's MySchoolScout rating?
Calaveras High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Calaveras High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calaveras High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Calaveras High a charter school?
No, Calaveras High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calaveras High a Title I school?
No, Calaveras High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calaveras High?
38.5% of students at Calaveras High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calaveras County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.9%
- Phone
- (209) 754-1811
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95249)
- 4,696
- Area median age
- 57.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95249; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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