School Overview
Bret Harte Union High School, located in Angels Camp, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bret Harte Union High School District. Situated in the historic Gold Country region of Calaveras County, the school occupies a picturesque campus that emphasizes a balance between traditional academic rigor and a supportive community environment. It serves a diverse student population drawn from the surrounding foothill communities, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on personalized student success.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts. By leveraging its district-wide resources and a commitment to "Bulldog Pride," Bret Harte High aims to prepare its graduates for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school remains a central pillar of the Angels Camp community, maintaining a focus on civic engagement, character development, and academic excellence within a rural, small-town setting.
587
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bret Harte Union High
Demographic Student Count
White403
Hispanic139
Black4
Asian6
Two or More29
American Indian6
  • White
    403 (68.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    139 (23.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Bret Harte Union High
Phone: (209)736-2507
Website: http://bhhs-bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 225
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 9 154
Grade 10 167
Grade 11 133
Grade 12 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bret Harte Union High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9154
Grade 10167
Grade 11133
Grade 12133
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bret Harte Union High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31754%
Male27046%