Calaveras Hills High School is one of the three high schools of Milpitas, California. Calaveras Hills High School works with students who need an alternative form of education. Calaveras Hills High is referred to as "Cal Hills" by students and the community.
Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Calaveras Hills ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calaveras Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Calaveras Hills's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calaveras Hills ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calaveras Hills is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6368 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calaveras Hills's ranking?
Calaveras Hills is ranked #6368 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calaveras Hills?
The graduation rate of Calaveras Hills is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Calaveras Hills?
107 students attend Calaveras Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Calaveras Hills students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calaveras Hills?
Calaveras Hills has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calaveras Hills offer ?
Calaveras Hills offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Calaveras Hills part of?
Calaveras Hills is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2009
Calaveras Hills H.S. (Cal Hills) is a school for student behind in their high school credits. It received an API of 714 for 2008. This was one of the highest API for the state of California.
Cal Hills has won many championships against rivals Alta Vista and Robertson High Schools. Coach David Jenkins' softball team had an undefeated 2009 season.
Edward Tico head the Resource Program. This program may be the best in the state for helping Special Education students.
Ms. Katie Martinez (pricipal) and Dr. Karl Black provide leadership to help students achieve their goals.
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