Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is 0.52, 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
#8593 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 33-year historical data
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
67%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center's ranking?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is ranked #8593 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
The graduation rate of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
127 students attend Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center offer ?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center part of?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is part of Calaveras Unified School District.
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