Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center's student population of 111 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8017 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center's ranking?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is ranked #8017 out of 9,602 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
The graduation rate of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
111 students attend Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center offer ?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center part of?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center is part of Calaveras Unified School District.
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