Best Calaveras County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,917 students in Calaveras County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Calaveras County, CA are Calaveras River Academy, Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) and Oakendell Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calaveras County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Calaveras County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Calaveras County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bret Harte Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Calaveras County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 South Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oakendell Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3585 Hawver Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
Gr: K-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Vallecito Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Gr: 8-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calaveras County, CA

Calaveras County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1219 Rasberry Ln.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Po Box 780
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-4503
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
550 Creekside Dr
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2880
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
550 Creekside Dr
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2072
Gr: 9-12
P.o. Box 4430
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
185 S. Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Gr: K-12
3304 B Highway 12
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 4-8
Po Box 760
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6597
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Po Box 242
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 785-4171
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
11618 Sch St
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12
981 Tuolumne Ave
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Gr: 7-8
298 Rail Rd. Flat Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275
Gr: K-6
1605 Blagen Rd
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-8030
Gr: K-8
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Calaveras County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Calaveras County, CA include Calaveras River Academy, Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) and Oakendell Community.
How many public high schools are located in Calaveras County?
8 public high schools are located in Calaveras County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Calaveras County are often viewed compared to one another?

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