Bret Harte Union High School serves 600 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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School Overview
Bret Harte Union High School's student population of 600 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
600 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bret Harte Union High School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
22%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
69%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bret Harte Union High School often compared to?
Bret Harte Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calaveras High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bret Harte Union High School?
The graduation rate of Bret Harte Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bret Harte Union High School?
600 students attend Bret Harte Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bret Harte Union High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret Harte Union High School?
Bret Harte Union High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bret Harte Union High School offer ?
Bret Harte Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bret Harte Union High School part of?
Bret Harte Union High School is part of Bret Harte Union High School District.
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