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#6523 of 9,539 schools in CA
Yosemite High
High School · Yosemite Unified · Oakhurst, CA
A Yosemite Unified high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50200 Road 427, Oakhurst, CA 93644
- Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Yosemite High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2019, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yosemite 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$75,241
Median home value
$378,000
Median rent
$1,301/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Yosemite Falls Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Ahwahnee HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Glacier High School CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 82 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Yosemite Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yosemite High is listed in Yosemite Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yosemite High
Yosemite High is a public high school in Oakhurst, CA, part of Yosemite Unified, serving approximately 557 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,523 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yosemite High
What grades does Yosemite High serve?
Yosemite High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Yosemite High?
Yosemite High has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yosemite High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yosemite High is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yosemite High rank in CA?
Yosemite High ranks #6,523 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Yosemite High's MySchoolScout rating?
Yosemite High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Yosemite High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yosemite High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yosemite High a charter school?
No, Yosemite High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yosemite High a Title I school?
No, Yosemite High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yosemite High?
58.3% of students at Yosemite 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
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (559) 683-4667
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93644)
- 6,490
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 93644; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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