Mariposa County High School
- Mariposa County High School serves 510 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Mariposa County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mariposa County High School's student population of 510 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 510 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mariposa County High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mariposa County High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3092 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 70% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mariposa County Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mariposa County High School is Monarch Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Monarch Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Monarch Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mariposa Monarch Academy Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 48 students
0.1 miles
5082 Old Highway N.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209)742-0231 0.1 K-12 48 - Mariposa Mariposa Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 397 students
0.2 miles
5044 Jones St.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209)742-0340 0.2 K-8 397 - Mariposa Spring Hill High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
1.1 miles
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209)742-0290 1.1 9-12 12 - Mariposa Woodland Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 401 students
7.3 miles
3394 Woodland Dr.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209)742-0310 7.3 K-8 401 - Catheys Valley Sierra Foothill Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 136 students
8.8 miles
4952 Sch House Rd.
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209)742-6222 8.8 K-8 136
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