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Bret Harte Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 642 students in Bret Harte Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bret Harte Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
642 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Bret Harte Union High School District, which is ranked #804 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#853 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
143 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
56%
# Black Students
4 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
439 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
68%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,950 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,269 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,950
$19,801
Spending / Student
$20,269
$18,236
Best Bret Harte Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Vallecito Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bret Harte Union High School District?
Bret Harte Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 642 students.
What is the rank of Bret Harte Union High School District?
Bret Harte Union High School District is ranked #804 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bret Harte Union High School District?
68% of Bret Harte Union High School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 District?
Bret Harte Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bret Harte Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,269 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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