Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
111 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center, located in San Andreas, California, serves as a vital component of the Calaveras Unified School District’s commitment to diverse learning pathways. As an alternative education facility, the school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible, individualized, or non-traditional academic environment compared to a standard comprehensive high school. The center focuses on meeting the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its student population, often providing credit recovery options and personalized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation.
By operating under the district’s alternative education umbrella, the Sierra Hills Education Center creates a smaller, more focused setting that fosters closer relationships between students and staff. The school aims to empower its students by offering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic achievement while addressing personal challenges. Through its dedicated faculty and community-centered approach at the Gold Strike Road campus, the school plays a crucial role in ensuring that all students within the Calaveras Unified district have access to the resources and guidance necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.
By operating under the district’s alternative education umbrella, the Sierra Hills Education Center creates a smaller, more focused setting that fosters closer relationships between students and staff. The school aims to empower its students by offering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic achievement while addressing personal challenges. Through its dedicated faculty and community-centered approach at the Gold Strike Road campus, the school plays a crucial role in ensuring that all students within the Calaveras Unified district have access to the resources and guidance necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.
111
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
26.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic | 20 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White74 (66.7 %)
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Hispanic20 (18.0 %)
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Two or More11 (9.9 %)
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American Indian4 (3.6 %)
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Black2 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Primarily virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Calaveras Unified |
| Phone: | (209)754-2123 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 111 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 4.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 26.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 66 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
1
Grade 4
3
Grade 5
4
Grade 6
5
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
11
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
23
Grade 11
24
Grade 12
21
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Grade 1 | 5 |
| Grade 2 | 2 |
| Grade 3 | 1 |
| Grade 4 | 3 |
| Grade 5 | 4 |
| Grade 6 | 5 |
| Grade 7 | 6 |
| Grade 8 | 11 |
| Grade 9 | 4 |
| Grade 10 | 23 |
| Grade 11 | 24 |
| Grade 12 | 21 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 61 | 55% |
| Male | 50 | 45% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
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