Calero High School

420 Calero Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 168 students in grades 10-12, Calero High School 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calero High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Calero High School's student population of 168 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
168 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Calero High School 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 Calero High School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2227 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calero High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calero High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
88%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Calero High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calero High School's ranking?
Calero High School 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 Calero High School?
The graduation rate of Calero High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Calero High School?
168 students attend Calero High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Calero High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calero High School?
Calero High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calero High School offer ?
Calero High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Calero High School part of?
Calero High School is part of East Side Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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