Calaveras County Schools & Education
Calaveras County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,468
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#9
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Calaveras County
Measured School Summary
Calaveras County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.1%.
Funding Context
Calaveras County spends $8,468 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% above the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Calaveras County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
23 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #9 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
91.1%
3.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,468
$294 below the state average
School coverage
23
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Calaveras County has 23 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Calaveras County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Calaveras County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#9
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Calaveras Unified
Elementary to high school visible
2,886 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Mark Twain Union Elementary
Elementary school only in this slice
764 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Bret Harte Union High
High school only in this slice
633 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Vallecito Union
Elementary and middle visible
590 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Calaveras Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Calaveras County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Calaveras County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Calaveras County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Strong Public Education in the Sierras
Calaveras County operates 23 public schools serving a total enrollment of 5,349 students. The infrastructure includes 11 elementary schools and 7 high schools, managed by 5 local districts. This lean system ensures a focused approach to education across the county's various communities.
Calaveras Unified Directs Local Learning
Calaveras Unified is the largest district, overseeing 9 schools and 2,886 students. Charter schools have a small presence with only 2 campuses, representing about 8.7% of the county's total schools. Most families rely on the traditional district model, which is delivering high graduation results.
A Quiet, Rural Academic Environment
Life in Calaveras schools is predominantly rural, with 18 of the 23 schools located in country settings. Average school size is small at 233 students, though Calaveras High serves as a central hub with 746 students. This rural character fosters a community-centric atmosphere where students are well-known by staff.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Calaveras County
Reported Enrollment
5,349
23 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
2
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Calaveras County
Calaveras Unified
Mark Twain Union Elementary
Bret Harte Union High
Vallecito Union
Calaveras County Office of Education
23 Public Schools in Calaveras County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High | Record | Calaveras Unified | San Andreas, 95249Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 746 |
| Bret Harte Union High | Record | Bret Harte Union High | Altaville, 95221Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 587 |
| Toyon Middle | Record | Calaveras Unified | Valley Springs, 95252Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 531 |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Record | Mark Twain Union Elementary | Angels Camp, 95222Town: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 514 |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | Record | Calaveras Unified | Valley Springs, 95252Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 442 |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Record | Calaveras Unified | Valley Springs, 95252Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 408 |
| Mountain Oaks | Record | Calaveras County Office of Education | San Andreas, 95249Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 402 |
| San Andreas Elementary | Record | Calaveras Unified | San Andreas, 95249Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 320 |
| Copperopolis Elementary | Record | Mark Twain Union Elementary | Copperopolis, 95228Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 241 |
| Albert A. Michelson Elementary | Record | Vallecito Union | Avery, 95224Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 213 |
| Avery Middle | Record | Vallecito Union | Avery, 95224Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 198 |
| Hazel Fischer Elementary | Record | Vallecito Union | Avery, 95224Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 176 |
| Mokelumne Hill Elementary | Record | Calaveras Unified | Mokelumne Hill, 95245Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 158 |
| West Point Elementary | Record | Calaveras Unified | West Point, 95255Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 121 |
| Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center | Record | Calaveras Unified | San Andreas, 95249Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 111 |
| Gold Strike High | Record | Calaveras Unified | San Andreas, 95249Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 49 |
| Vallecito Continuation High | Record | Bret Harte Union High | Angels Camp, 95221Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 46 |
| Rite of Passage | Record | El Dorado County Office of Education | Placerville, 95667Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 27 |
| Calaveras River Academy | Record | Calaveras County Office of Education | San Andreas, 95249Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 20 |
| Calaveras County Special Education (SELPA) | Record | Calaveras County Office of Education | Angels Camp, 95221Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 14 |
Bret Harte Union High
Bret Harte Union High
Altaville, 95221 / Town: Distant
Mark Twain Elementary
Mark Twain Union Elementary
Angels Camp, 95222 / Town: Distant
Jenny Lind Elementary
Calaveras Unified
Valley Springs, 95252 / Rural: Fringe
Valley Springs Elementary
Calaveras Unified
Valley Springs, 95252 / Rural: Fringe
Mountain Oaks
Calaveras County Office of Education
San Andreas, 95249 / Rural: Distant
San Andreas Elementary
Calaveras Unified
San Andreas, 95249 / Rural: Distant
Copperopolis Elementary
Mark Twain Union Elementary
Copperopolis, 95228 / Rural: Distant
Albert A. Michelson Elementary
Vallecito Union
Avery, 95224 / Rural: Distant
Mokelumne Hill Elementary
Calaveras Unified
Mokelumne Hill, 95245 / Rural: Distant
West Point Elementary
Calaveras Unified
West Point, 95255 / Rural: Remote
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Calaveras Unified
San Andreas, 95249 / Rural: Distant
Gold Strike High
Calaveras Unified
San Andreas, 95249 / Rural: Distant
Vallecito Continuation High
Bret Harte Union High
Angels Camp, 95221 / Town: Distant
Rite of Passage
El Dorado County Office of Education
Placerville, 95667 / Rural: Distant
Calaveras River Academy
Calaveras County Office of Education
San Andreas, 95249 / Rural: Distant
Calaveras County Special Education (SELPA)
Calaveras County Office of Education
Angels Camp, 95221 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,468
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Calaveras County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Calaveras County, California?
Calaveras County operates 23 public schools serving a total enrollment of 5,349 students. The infrastructure includes 11 elementary schools and 7 high schools, managed by 5 local districts. This lean system ensures a focused approach to education across the county's various communities.
What are the major school districts in Calaveras County, California?
Calaveras Unified is the largest district, overseeing 9 schools and 2,886 students. Charter schools have a small presence with only 2 campuses, representing about 8.7% of the county's total schools. Most families rely on the traditional district model, which is delivering high graduation results.
What is the school experience like in Calaveras County?
Life in Calaveras schools is predominantly rural, with 18 of the 23 schools located in country settings. Average school size is small at 233 students, though Calaveras High serves as a central hub with 746 students. This rural character fosters a community-centric atmosphere where students are well-known by staff.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.