Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Calaveras Hills 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Calaveras Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Calaveras Hills's student population of 84 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
Calaveras Hills 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 Hills is 0.60, 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
#5043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
61%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Calaveras Hills is ranked #5043 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calaveras Hills?
The graduation rate of Calaveras Hills is 20-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Calaveras Hills?
84 students attend Calaveras Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Calaveras Hills students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calaveras Hills?
Calaveras Hills has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Calaveras Hills offer ?
Calaveras Hills offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Calaveras Hills part of?
Calaveras Hills is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 8/18/2009Calaveras Hills H.S. (Cal Hills) is a school for student behind in their high school credits. It received an API of 714 for 2008. This was one of the highest API for the state of California.
Cal Hills has won many championships against rivals Alta Vista and Robertson High Schools. Coach David Jenkins' softball team had an undefeated 2009 season.
Edward Tico head the Resource Program. This program may be the best in the state for helping Special Education students.
Ms. Katie Martinez (pricipal) and Dr. Karl Black provide leadership to help students achieve their goals.Review Calaveras Hills. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Calaveras Hills H.S. (Cal Hills) is a school for student behind in their high school credits. It received an API of 714 for 2008. This was one of the highest API for the state of California.
Cal Hills has won many championships against rivals Alta Vista and Robertson High Schools. Coach David Jenkins' softball team had an undefeated 2009 season.
Edward Tico head the Resource Program. This program may be the best in the state for helping Special Education students.
Ms. Katie Martinez (pricipal) and Dr. Karl Black provide leadership to help students achieve their goals.
Review Calaveras Hills. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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