- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060687009340 · San Andreas, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 31.8:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Calaveras High (703 students)
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calaveras High
Calaveras High
703 students
- Toyon Middle
Toyon Middle
522 students
- Jenny Lind Ele
Jenny Lind Elementary
475 students
- Valley Springs
Valley Springs Elementary
383 students
- San Andreas El
San Andreas Elementary
334 students
- This school 127
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
127 students
What this shows Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center compares
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Calaveras Unified reports $15,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~127 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.