At a glance
Reported students
127
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
29.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center: 127 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
29.9:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 92
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in San Andreas. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Calaveras Unified. NCES reports 127 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 29.9:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.1%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
- 1How do the reported 29.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.9%
- Hispanic18.1%
- Black0%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Calaveras Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
114 reported students
Mokelumne Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
149 reported students
Gold Strike High
High · Grades 09–12
34 reported students
San Andreas Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
334 reported students
Valley Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Jenny Lind Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
475 reported students
Public schools near Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High High · Calaveras Unified | 08–12 | 703 | under 0.1 mi |
| Gold Strike High High · Calaveras Unified | 09–12 | 34 | under 0.1 mi |
| San Andreas Elementary Elementary · Calaveras Unified | KG–08 | 334 | 0.4 mi |
| Mountain Oaks Other · Charter · Calaveras County Office of Education | KG–12 | 425 | 0.9 mi |
| Calaveras River Academy High · Calaveras County Office of Education | 06–12 | 17 | 0.9 mi |
| Oakendell Community High · Calaveras County Office of Education | 06–12 | 8 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
What grades does Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center serve?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Calaveras Unified.
How many students attend Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center reported 127 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 92 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 29.9:1, based on 127 students and 4.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Calaveras Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center in?
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center is part of Calaveras Unified, based in San Andreas, CA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Calaveras High (under 0.1 mi), Gold Strike High (under 0.1 mi), San Andreas Elementary (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.