Calaveras County Office of Education

The Calaveras County Office of Education district in California consists of 4 schools, including 2 high schools and 2 alternative schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district as a whole is ranked 1082 out of 1560 school districts in the state and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district is Mountain Oaks, an alternative school with the largest student population and the highest 4-year graduation rate at 95.7%. This school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. In contrast, Calaveras River Academy, a high school with the smallest student population, has the lowest 4-year graduation rate at 54.5% and the highest dropout rate at 9.1%. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the schools in the Calaveras County Office of Education district. Schools with higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, such as Calaveras River Academy and Oakendell Community, tend to have lower graduation rates and test scores, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. The presence of alternative schools in the district, like Mountain Oaks and Calaveras County Special Education (SELPA), highlights the importance of providing diverse educational options to meet the needs of all students.