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.
127
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
29.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Demographic Student Count
White85
Hispanic23
Asian3
Two or More9
American Indian6
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    85 (66.9%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (18.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (7.1%)
  • American Indian
    6 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8%)
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: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 29.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 66
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten3
Grade 12
Grade 26
Grade 38
Grade 45
Grade 54
Grade 64
Grade 710
Grade 810
Grade 911
Grade 1018
Grade 1121
Grade 1225
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Calaveras Unified Alternative-Sierra Hills Education Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6349.6%
Male6450.4%
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