Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Calvine High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calvine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Calvine High School's student population of 159 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calvine High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvine High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
22%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvine High School's ranking?
Calvine High School is ranked #9188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calvine High School?
The graduation rate of Calvine High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Calvine High School?
159 students attend Calvine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Calvine High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvine High School?
Calvine High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calvine High School offer ?
Calvine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Calvine High School part of?
Calvine High School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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