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#4657 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
School · Calaveras Unified · San Andreas, CA
A school in San Andreas, CA where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 178, San Andreas, CA 95249
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (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 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center 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.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain OaksCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Calaveras Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is listed in Calaveras Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is a public school in San Andreas, CA, part of Calaveras Unified, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,657 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
What grades does Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center serve?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center rank in CA?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center ranks #4,657 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center a charter school?
No, Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center a Title I school?
No, Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
58.3% of students at Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calaveras County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (209) 754-2123
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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