Excellent
#1086 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Lee Vining High
High School · Eastern Sierra Unified · Lee Vining, CA
An Eastern Sierra Unified high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 268, Lee Vining, CA 93541
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lee Vining High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lee Vining High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average319/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,719
Median home value
$333,600
College educated
70.3%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Eastern Sierra Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleville HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eastern Sierra Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $32,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lee Vining High is listed in Eastern Sierra Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lee Vining High
Lee Vining High is a public high school in Lee Vining, CA, part of Eastern Sierra Unified, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,086 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lee Vining High
What grades does Lee Vining High serve?
Lee Vining High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lee Vining High?
Lee Vining High has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Vining High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Vining High is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lee Vining High rank in CA?
Lee Vining High ranks #1,086 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lee Vining High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee Vining High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lee Vining High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee Vining High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lee Vining High a charter school?
No, Lee Vining High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lee Vining High a Title I school?
No, Lee Vining High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee Vining High?
50.0% of students at Lee Vining High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mono County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (760) 647-6366
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 93541)
- 889
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93541; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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