Enrollment
703
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Andreas, CA
Calaveras High
Federal NCES profile for Calaveras High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060687000625
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calaveras High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in San Andreas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Calaveras High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calaveras High ranks #5 of 5 schools in San Andreas, CA.
School address
District: Calaveras Unified · California
NCES ID 060687000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calaveras High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calaveras High
Calaveras High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in San Andreas, California, enrolling 703 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 703 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,066, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Andreas's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain Oaks (425 students): Calaveras High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 53.1:1).
Calaveras Unified also operates Toyon Middle (522 students) and Jenny Lind Elementary (475 students) alongside Calaveras High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Calaveras High compares
Calaveras High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Calaveras High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calaveras Unified, which includes Calaveras High.
$13,487
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 25.2%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Calaveras High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyon Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Andreas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mokelumne Hill Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calaveras High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in San Andreas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain Oaks
Standard public school
425 students 53.1:1 students per teacher
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative education program
127 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative education program
17 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
Oakendell Community
Alternative education program
8 students 8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~703 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Calaveras High
How many students attend Calaveras High?
Calaveras High has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Andreas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calaveras High?
The student-teacher ratio at Calaveras High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calaveras High?
35.1% of students at Calaveras High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calaveras High?
The largest demographic group at Calaveras High is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in San Andreas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calaveras High?
Calaveras High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calaveras High rank among schools in San Andreas?
By Resource Investment Index, Calaveras High ranks #5 of 5 schools in San Andreas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Andreas on the city page.
Is Calaveras High a good school?
Calaveras High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Calaveras Unified?
Besides Calaveras High, Calaveras Unified also operates Toyon Middle (522 students), Jenny Lind Elementary (475 students), and Valley Springs Elementary (383 students). See the Calaveras Unified district page for the complete list.
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