Summary:
This analysis examines the two high schools within the Calaveras Unified school district, which serve students in grades 8-12 and 9-12 in a district that ranks in the 18th percentile statewide.
Calaveras High is the district's main comprehensive high school, serving over 700 students with a 94% graduation rate that exceeds the state average, though its academic proficiency, particularly in math, is below state benchmarks. In contrast, Gold Strike High is a much smaller alternative school of about 34 students, with a significantly lower graduation rate of 80% and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism at 83%, indicating it serves a population of students facing substantial challenges.
When comparing the two, Calaveras High shows positive momentum with an improving statewide ranking, while spending over $5,000 more per student than Gold Strike High. A key takeaway for the Calaveras Unified district is the severe chronic absenteeism affecting one-third of students overall, which is a major concern alongside the academic performance gaps that exist across both high schools.
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