Enrollment
127
Combined
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CALAVERAS UNIFIED·NCES 060687009340
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
501 Gold Strike Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249 · (209) 754-2123 · Calaveras County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED42-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL127 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
29.9:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.9:1 · STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
75 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 2% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 2% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 6% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 3% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 10 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 10 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 11 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 18 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 21 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25 | 20% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
31.6%
own-school result
Math
5.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5.3% | 26.3% | 28.9% | 39.5% |
| Math | 0.0% | 5.3% | 13.2% | 81.6% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31.6% | 5.3% |
| 2023-24 | 17.8% | 0.0% |
| 2022-23 | 33.3% | 7.5% |
| 2021-22 | 21.6% | 10.8% |
| 2020-21 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
127
-4 (-3%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 131
Student : Teacher
29.9:1
was 26.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 127 | 4.3 | 29.9:1 | 59% (75) |
| 2023-24 | 108 | 4.3 | 25.3:1 | 58% (63) |
| 2022-23 | 111 | 4.3 | 26.1:1 | 49% (54) |
| 2020-21 | 131 | 5 | 26.2:1 | 50% (66) |
| 2017-18 | 40 | 1.2 | 33.3:1 | 55% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 1 | 45.0:1 | 73% (33) |
| 2010-11 | 33 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 17 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 131 | 1 | 131.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 217% (40 to 127); teachers up 254% (1.2 to 4.3).
About Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
As a very small school serving multiple grade levels, Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center serves students in San Andreas, California. It has an enrollment of 127 students in kindergarten through 12. Across combined schools in California, the average enrollment is about 602.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center reports to Calaveras Unified, which has 9 schools and 2,841 students.
The largest group at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is White students, at 67%. Enrollment also includes 18% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 5% Native American, and 2% Asian. Among people living in Calaveras County, the White share is about 79%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center scores 51%.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center has 4.3 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 29.9:1. The gap from the 18.6:1 average for combined schools in California is 11.3 students per teacher. At Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center, 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
The school is in Calaveras County, where median household income comes to about $78,647, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Calaveras County counts 23 public schools with about 5,261 students.
Among nearby public schools, Gold Strike High is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, 7 other public schools sit within five miles of Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Distant. Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is listed as a virtual school by the National Center for Education Statistics.
In 2020-21, Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center enrolled 131 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 127. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 26.2:1 in 2020-21 to 29.9:1 in 2024-25.
The Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Calaveras County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,248
Census ACS
Median income
$78,647
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
5,261 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Calaveras Unified
- Calaveras HighHigh · 703 students
- Toyon MiddleMiddle · 522 students
- Jenny Lind ElementaryElementary · 475 students
- Valley Springs ElementaryElementary · 383 students
- San Andreas ElementaryElementary · 334 students
- Mokelumne Hill ElementaryElementary · 149 students
Other schools in San Andreas
- Calaveras HighHigh · 703 students
- Mountain OaksCombined · 425 students
- San Andreas ElementaryElementary · 334 students
- Gold Strike HighHigh · 34 students
- Rite of PassageHigh · 26 students
- Calaveras River AcademyHigh · 17 students
Nearby schools
- Gold Strike High0.0 mi · 34
- Calaveras High0.0 mi · 703
- San Andreas Elementary0.4 mi · 334
- Mountain Oaks0.9 mi · 425
- Calaveras River Academy0.9 mi · 17
- Oakendell Community2.8 mi · 8
Frequently asked questions
About Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center enrolls approximately 127 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center serve?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
Approximately 29.9:1 students per teacher at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center.
How diverse is Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center reports a student body of 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center in?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is part of Calaveras Unified.
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