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Calaveras River Academy

Public Grades 6-12

Summary

Calaveras River Academy is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in the rural town of San Andreas, California. With just 20 students, the school has struggled with extremely low academic performance, high poverty levels, and chronic absenteeism issues that far exceed state and county averages.

Calaveras River Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 5-10% of California high schools over the past decade, with 0% of students proficient in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's 4-year graduation rate was only 54.5% in 2016-2017, well below the state average. Additionally, the school has grappled with a staggering 97.1% chronic absenteeism rate in the current school year, over 3 times the state average. These challenges are compounded by the fact that 80% of Calaveras River Academy's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty.

In comparison, nearby schools like Bret Harte Union High and Oakendell Community perform significantly better on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The challenges faced by Calaveras River Academy are likely exacerbated by its small size and rural location, which can make it difficult to attract and retain teachers, offer a diverse curriculum, and provide necessary support services. Addressing these issues will require significant investments and support from the Calaveras County Office of Education district and the state of California.

Students ?

4.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

76.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249

(209) 754-1996

District: Calaveras County Office of Education

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

Hispanic:

23.5%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2004 → 29th in 2013

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2004

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (0% vs 41% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (92% vs 19% California)

!English Language Arts/Literacy scores 47 pts below the California average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school0%

District avg28%

California avg41%

Not ranked this year

Calaveras River Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2012	7.6	2160 of 2259	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	5.9	2157 of 2236	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	3.4	2149 of 2179	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	8.7	1891 of 1999	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	5.8	1763 of 1804	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	7.8	1705 of 1777	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2013	18.5	1721 of 2426	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	9.6	2023 of 2354	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	10.4	2030 of 2367	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	16.2	1773 of 2281	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.6	1593 of 2238	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	21.2	1492 of 2117	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	20.2	1494 of 2063	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	24.3	1270 of 1968	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	21.8	1328 of 1901	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	16.6	1401 of 1653	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs California (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy0%-47 vs state

Mathematics0%-35 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calaveras River Academy	Public	6-12	150 Old Oak Rd.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	Calaveras County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-1996	17	4	4.1	76.5%	12 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Calaveras High	Public	8-12	350 High School St.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	Calaveras Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-1811	703	34	20.8	47.4%	464 (66.0%)	3 (0.4%)	166 (23.6%)	4 (0.6%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	54 (7.7%)	38.9	1293^rd of 2162 public high schools	40.2%		36.9	1317^th of 2159 public high schools	39.0%	24	29.4	29.1	31.3	31.3	17.9	17.9	$28,543	$27,550	$993
Gold Strike High	Public	9-12	350 High School St.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	Calaveras Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-2123	34	2	16.3	61.8%	24 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	21.6	1658^th of 2162 public high schools	23.3%		24.2	1601^st of 2159 public high schools	25.8%	57	6.3	6.3	18.8	18.8	18.8	18.8	$19,338	$14,316	$5,022
Oakendell Community	Public	6-12	3585 Hawver Rd.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	Calaveras County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 754-1961	8	2	5.3		5 (62.5%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)							$61,183	$59,706	$1,477
Rite of Passage	Public, Charter	9-12	10400 Fricot City Rd.	San Andreas	95249	Calaveras County	El Dorado County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 295-2271	26	4	6.0	88.5%	6 (23.1%)	6 (23.1%)	10 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	3 (11.5%)								(n/a)							$28,727	$26,346	$2,381
Bret Harte Union High	Public	9-12	364 Murphys Grade Rd.	Angels Camp	95222	Calaveras County	Bret Harte Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 736-2507	559	33	17.0	41.5%	365 (65.3%)	2 (0.4%)	137 (24.5%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.4%)	60.4	812^th of 2162 public high schools	62.4%		46	1101^st of 2159 public high schools	49.0%	289	29.5	29.5	68.8	68.8	22.3	22.3	$42,137	$41,574	$563
Vallecito Continuation High	Public	9-12	364 Murphys Grade Rd.	Altaville	95222	Calaveras County	Bret Harte Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 736-2507	43	2	21.7	55.8%	25 (58.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)	13.8	1846^th of 2162 public high schools	14.6%		10.7	2024^th of 2159 public high schools	6.3%	178	7.7	7.7	23.1	23.1	0.0	0.0	$21,486	$19,602	$1,884
Amador County Regional Occupational Program	Public	12	217 Rex Ave.	Jackson	95642	Amador County	Amador County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(209) 257-5353	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Argonaut High	Public	9-12	501 Argonaut Ln.	Jackson	95642	Amador County	Amador County Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 257-7700	593	31	19.1	34.4%	361 (60.9%)	6 (1.0%)	158 (26.6%)	8 (1.3%)	16 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (6.6%)	44.7	1149^th of 2162 public high schools	46.9%		63.2	690^th of 2159 public high schools	68.0%	459	26.4	26.2	50.5	50.5	15.0	15.0	$21,598	$20,664	$934
Independence High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	525 Independence Dr.	Sutter Creek	95685	Amador County	Amador County Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 257-5100	49	4	12.2	61.2%	27 (55.1%)	2 (4.1%)	14 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	6.5	2162^nd of 2162 public high schools	0.0%		14.7	1826^th of 2159 public high schools	15.4%	336		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$40,006	$35,782	$4,224

Frequently Asked Questions about Calaveras River Academy

What is the racial makeup of Calaveras River Academy?

Students at Calaveras River Academy are 71% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Calaveras River Academy in?

Calaveras County Office of Education

How many students attend Calaveras River Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 17 students attended Calaveras River Academy.

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