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Bret Harte Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 602 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 22% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
602 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bret Harte Union High School District, which is ranked #917 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#840 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
65%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,513 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,138 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,513
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,138
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bret Harte Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 602 students.
What is the rank of Bret Harte Union High School District?
Bret Harte Union High School District is ranked #917 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bret Harte Union High School District?
65% of Bret Harte Union High School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $28,138 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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