Total enrollment
5,261
+731 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
Calaveras County
California · Public K-12
Of the 23 public K-12 schools in Calaveras County, the largest district by enrollment is Calaveras Unified (2,841 students). Total county enrollment runs around 5,261. By grade band, the county runs 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools.
4-year change in Calaveras County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
+5 (+29%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Calaveras County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In California | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 28.3% | #51 of 55 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,261 | #46 of 55 | #1,285 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #45 of 55 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.0:1 | #43 of 55 | #2,627 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.0% | #39 of 55 | #1,407 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.6% | #42 of 55 | #1,066 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Calaveras County school rankings
Residents
46,248
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
23
6 districts
Enrollment
5,261
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,647
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.0%
Below California avg
Elementary
10
2,576 students
Middle
3
730 students
High
7
1,390 students
Combined / other
3
565 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Calaveras Unified
2,841 students · 6 districts in Calaveras County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Calaveras County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
52
16.9% under 18
Test scores in Calaveras County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. California state average: 49.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Bret Harte Union High· 68.8%
- Avery Middle· 59.5%
- Hazel Fischer Elementary· 57.9%
- Albert A. Michelson Elementary· 57.0%
- Mokelumne Hill Elementary· 39.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Toyon Middle· 17.1%
- San Andreas Elementary· 22.9%
- Valley Springs Elementary· 25.9%
- Jenny Lind Elementary· 29.2%
- Calaveras High· 31.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High | San Andreas | High | 08-12 | 703 | · |
| Bret Harte Union High | Angels Camp | High | 09-12 | 559 | · |
| Toyon Middle | Valley Springs | Middle | 06-08 | 522 | · |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Angels Camp | Elementary | KG-08 | 507 | · |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | Valley Springs | Elementary | KG-07 | 475 | · |
| Mountain Oaks | San Andreas | Combined | KG-12 | 425 | · |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Valley Springs | Elementary | KG-05 | 383 | · |
| San Andreas Elementary | San Andreas | Elementary | KG-08 | 334 | · |
| Albert A. Michelson Elementary | Murphys | Elementary | KG-05 | 226 | · |
| Copperopolis Elementary | Copperopolis | Elementary | KG-06 | 216 | · |
| Avery Middle | Avery | Middle | 06-08 | 199 | · |
| Hazel Fischer Elementary | Arnold | Elementary | KG-05 | 172 | · |
| Mokelumne Hill Elementary | Mokelumne Hill | Elementary | KG-06 | 149 | · |
| Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center | San Andreas | Combined | KG-12 | 127 | · |
| West Point Elementary | West Point | Elementary | KG-06 | 114 | · |
| Vallecito Continuation High | Altaville | High | 09-12 | 43 | · |
| Gold Strike High | San Andreas | High | 09-12 | 34 | · |
| Rite of Passage | San Andreas | High | 09-12 | 26 | · |
| Calaveras River Academy | San Andreas | High | 06-12 | 17 | · |
| Calaveras County Special Education (SELPA) | Angels Camp | Combined | KG-12 | 13 | · |
| Learners Empowered Academic Progress (LEAP) | Angels Camp | Middle | 04-08 | 9 | · |
| Oakendell Community | San Andreas | High | 06-12 | 8 | · |
| Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) | Avery | Elementary | KG-08 | 0 | · |
Cities in Calaveras County
About Calaveras County
Calaveras County is a small California county of about 46,248 residents, home to 23 public schools and roughly 5,261 students.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $78,647 a year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% meaningfully below the California median.
In terms of grade levels, Calaveras County spans 10 elementary schools (2,576 students), 3 middle schools (730), 7 high schools (1,390), and 3 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Calaveras County is Calaveras Unified, which alone enrolls about 2,841 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,261 students, expanded 16% from the 4,530 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Calaveras County gained 5 schools, going from 17 to 22.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Calaveras County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data