For the 2025 school year, there are 8 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 19% (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 87%.
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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Bret Harte Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 398 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 749 students
Rank: #88.
Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Calaveras County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Angels Creek Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1219 Rasberry Ln.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-0319
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
550 Creekside Dr
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2880
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2880
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
550 Creekside Dr
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2072
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 753-2072
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 4430
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6900
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Calaveras County Rop (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
185 S. Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6033
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Calaveras Educational Transitions Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3304 B Highway 12
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Camp Connell Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 760
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6597
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-6597
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Po Box 242
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 785-4171
Copperopolis, CA 95228
(209) 785-4171
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
Gold Strike High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
350 High School St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Jenny Lind High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11618 Sch St
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
John Vierra High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mark Twain Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
981 Tuolumne Ave
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(209) 736-1855
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
298 Rail Rd. Flat Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Vallecito Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 Blagen Rd
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-8030
Arnold, CA 95223
(209) 795-8030
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
West Point Alternative High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
54 Bald Mountain Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2123
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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: Bret Harte Union High School vs. Calaveras High School, Calaveras High School vs. Bret Harte Union High School, Mountain Oaks vs. Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
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