Enrollment
127
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Andreas, CA
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060687009340
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in San Andreas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.8:1
- large classes for California
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in San Andreas, CA.
School address
District: Calaveras Unified · California
NCES ID 060687009340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is a small combined-grade school in San Andreas, California, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.8:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 48% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Calaveras High (703 students): Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.8:1 vs 19:1).
Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students) and Toyon Middle (522 students) alongside Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center.
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 Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center compares
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.8:1 | ▲ 48% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.8:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calaveras Unified, which includes Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center.
$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 Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Andreas Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other schools in San Andreas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Calaveras High
Standard public school
703 students 19:1 students per teacher
Mountain Oaks
Standard public school
425 students 53.1:1 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 (~127 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
How many students attend Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center has 127 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Andreas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is 31.8:1, which is 48% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
48.6% of students at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in San Andreas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center rank among schools in San Andreas?
By Resource Investment Index, Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center ranks #4 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 Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center a good school?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center, Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students), Toyon Middle (522 students), and Jenny Lind Elementary (475 students). See the Calaveras Unified district page for the complete list.
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