Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Mariposa County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mariposa County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mariposa County High School's student population of 461 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mariposa County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mariposa County High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4336 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
64%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mariposa County High School's ranking?
Mariposa County High School is ranked #4336 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mariposa County High School often compared to?
Mariposa County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mariposa County High School?
The graduation rate of Mariposa County High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mariposa County High School?
461 students attend Mariposa County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mariposa County High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mariposa County High School?
Mariposa County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mariposa County High School offer ?
Mariposa County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mariposa County High School part of?
Mariposa County High School is part of Mariposa County Unified School District.
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