For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,917 students in Calaveras County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Calaveras County, CA are Calaveras River Academy, Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) and Oakendell Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calaveras County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Calaveras County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Calaveras County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bret Harte Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Calaveras County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 South Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oakendell Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3585 Hawver Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1961
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
San Andreas, CA 95249
(888) 686-6257
Gr: K-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Vallecito Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Calaveras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Gr: 8-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Gold Strike High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calaveras County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calaveras County, CA include Calaveras River Academy, Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa) and Oakendell Community.
How many public high schools are located in Calaveras County?
8 public high schools are located in Calaveras County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Calaveras County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Calaveras County include: Calaveras High School vs. Bret Harte Union High School, Bret Harte Union High School vs. Calaveras High School, Mountain Oaks vs. Calaveras High School
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