Calaveras High School serves 817 students in grades 8-12.
Calaveras High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calaveras High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Calaveras High School's student population of 817 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
817 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Calaveras High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Calaveras High School is 0.51, 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
#1706 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1

American Indian
2%
n/a

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
24%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
66%
22%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calaveras High School's ranking?
Calaveras High School is ranked #1706 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Calaveras High School often compared to?
Calaveras High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bret Harte Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calaveras High School?
The graduation rate of Calaveras High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Calaveras High School?
817 students attend Calaveras High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Calaveras High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calaveras High School?
Calaveras High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Calaveras High School offer ?
Calaveras High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Calaveras High School part of?
Calaveras High School is part of Calaveras Unified School District.
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