Ahwahnee High Continuation School (Closed 2023)

Ahwahnee High Continuation School serves 1,195 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
82%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School District Name
Yosemite Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ahwahnee High Continuation School?
1,195 students attend Ahwahnee High Continuation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ahwahnee High Continuation School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ahwahnee High Continuation School?
Ahwahnee High Continuation School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ahwahnee High Continuation School offer ?
Ahwahnee High Continuation School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ahwahnee High Continuation School part of?
Ahwahnee High Continuation School is part of Yosemite Unified School District.

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.