Bret Harte Union High School is a public high school serving Angels Camp, California, the only incorporated city in Calaveras County, California.
Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Vallecito Continuation High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vallecito Continuation High School's student population of 43 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing today's student for tomorrow's world
School Rankings
Vallecito Continuation High School 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 Vallecito Continuation High School is 0.56, 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
#6910 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bullfrog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vallecito Continuation High School's ranking?
Vallecito Continuation High School is ranked #6910 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vallecito Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Vallecito Continuation High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Vallecito Continuation High School?
43 students attend Vallecito Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Vallecito Continuation High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vallecito Continuation High School?
Vallecito Continuation High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vallecito Continuation High School offer ?
Vallecito Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vallecito Continuation High School part of?
Vallecito Continuation High School is part of Bret Harte Union High School District.
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