Bret Harte Union High School District

     The Bret Harte Union High School District serves secondary students in the community of historic Angels Camp, home of "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and also serves the Corridor 4 communities from Copperopolis to Bear Valley.  Bret Harte Union High School, established in 1905, celebrated its 100th year of operation in 2005.

     Two elementary school districts feed into the high school district - Vallecito Union School District and the Mark Twain Union Elementary School District.  The district community includes foothill communities, pristine lake areas, and high mountains.

     The Bret Harte Union High School District provides a quality educational program for more than 600 students in grades 9-12 at one school site.  The District ensures a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities.  It is a basic aid district with an annual operating budget of approximately $10,994,000.00

     The District is committed to quality education, providing modern facilities and a wide variety of academic and co-curricular offerings.  The District has an excellent staff of teachers, administrators, and classified personnel - all of whom are very student-oriented.  There is strong parent and community support.