For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 622 students in Bret Harte Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bret Harte Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
622 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bret Harte Union High School District, which is ranked #915 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#840 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
24%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
67%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,720 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,921 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,720
$19,978
Spending / Student
$20,921
$18,399
Best Bret Harte Union High School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bret Harte Union High School District?
Bret Harte Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 622 students.
What is the rank of Bret Harte Union High School District?
Bret Harte Union High School District is ranked #915 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bret Harte Union High School District?
67% of Bret Harte Union High School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bret Harte Union High School District?
Bret Harte Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bret Harte Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,921 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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