Lee Vining High

Lee Vining High is a public high school in Lee Vining, CA, part of the Eastern Sierra Unified. The school serves approximately 34 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.2th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 75% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $117,719, where 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 34 students, Lee Vining High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, Lee Vining High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Lee Vining High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.