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#6705 of 9,539 schools in CA
Gold Strike High
High School · Calaveras Unified · San Andreas, CA
A Calaveras Unified high school 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 31% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gold Strike High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (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 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gold Strike 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 8–12 | 0.0 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 108 | 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
- #3 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
Gold Strike High is listed in Calaveras Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gold Strike High
Gold Strike High is a public high school in San Andreas, CA, part of Calaveras Unified, serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,705 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gold Strike High
What grades does Gold Strike High serve?
Gold Strike High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gold Strike High?
Gold Strike High has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Strike High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Strike High is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gold Strike High rank in CA?
Gold Strike High ranks #6,705 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gold Strike High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gold Strike High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Gold Strike High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gold Strike High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gold Strike High a charter school?
No, Gold Strike High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gold Strike High a Title I school?
No, Gold Strike High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gold Strike High?
46.7% of students at Gold Strike 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calaveras County
- Phone
- (209) 754-2123
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- 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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