Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center

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.
111
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
26.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Demographic Student Count
White74
Hispanic20
Black2
Two or More11
American Indian4
  • White
    74 (66.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (18.0 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (9.9 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten2
Grade 15
Grade 22
Grade 31
Grade 43
Grade 54
Grade 65
Grade 76
Grade 811
Grade 94
Grade 1023
Grade 1124
Grade 1221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6155%
Male5045%
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)