Calaveras Unified School District

3304 B Highway 12
San Andreas, CA 95249-0788
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,841 students in Calaveras Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Calaveras Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
9 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,841 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calaveras Unified School District, which is ranked #1648 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 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1638 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

16%
34%

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25%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

18%
29%
75%
86.2%

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(2022-23)
48.9%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

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% Asian
1%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
26%
56%

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% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
63%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,155 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,856 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$51 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,155
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,856
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Calaveras Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mokelumne Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8350 Highway 26
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Gr: K-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Valley Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Pine St.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Jenny Lind Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Driver Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Gr: K-7 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Gold Strike High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
San Andreas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Lewis Ave.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Toyon Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3412 Double Spring Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calaveras Unified School District?
Calaveras Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,841 students.
What is the rank of Calaveras Unified School District?
Calaveras Unified School District is ranked #1648 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Calaveras Unified School District?
63% of Calaveras Unified School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calaveras Unified School District?
Calaveras Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Calaveras Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,856 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,841 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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