Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Calaveras Hills ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calaveras Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Calaveras Hills's student population of 116 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calaveras Hills ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calaveras Hills is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2227 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calaveras Hills's ranking?
Calaveras Hills is ranked #2227 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calaveras Hills?
The graduation rate of Calaveras Hills is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Calaveras Hills?
116 students attend Calaveras Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Calaveras Hills students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calaveras Hills?
Calaveras Hills has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calaveras Hills offer ?
Calaveras Hills offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Calaveras Hills part of?
Calaveras Hills is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2009
Calaveras Hills H.S. (Cal Hills) is a school for student behind in their high school credits. It received an API of 714 for 2008. This was one of the highest API for the state of California.
Cal Hills has won many championships against rivals Alta Vista and Robertson High Schools. Coach David Jenkins' softball team had an undefeated 2009 season.
Edward Tico head the Resource Program. This program may be the best in the state for helping Special Education students.
Ms. Katie Martinez (pricipal) and Dr. Karl Black provide leadership to help students achieve their goals.
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