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#3743 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Calaveras Hills
High School · Milpitas Unified · Milpitas, CA
A Milpitas Unified high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1331 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035
- Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Calaveras Hills score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 16% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calaveras Hills sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milpitas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$176,723
Median home value
$1,180,700
Median rent
$3,110/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 3,029 | Compare → |
| Milpitas Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Stratford Preparatory MilpitasPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–9 | 1.9 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Piedmont Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,945 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Milpitas Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calaveras Hills is listed in Milpitas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calaveras Hills
Calaveras Hills is a public high school in Milpitas, CA, part of Milpitas Unified, serving approximately 107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,743 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calaveras Hills
What grades does Calaveras Hills serve?
Calaveras Hills serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Calaveras Hills?
Calaveras Hills has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calaveras Hills?
The student-teacher ratio at Calaveras Hills is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calaveras Hills rank in CA?
Calaveras Hills ranks #3,743 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Calaveras Hills's MySchoolScout rating?
Calaveras Hills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Hills?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calaveras Hills has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Calaveras Hills a charter school?
No, Calaveras Hills is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calaveras Hills a Title I school?
No, Calaveras Hills is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calaveras Hills?
55.1% of students at Calaveras Hills 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 635-2690
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95035)
- 78,479
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
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 95035; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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