Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Yolo High School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yolo High School's student population of 75 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”
School Rankings
Yolo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yolo High School is 0.59, 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yolo High School's ranking?
Yolo High School is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yolo High School often compared to?
Yolo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yolo High School?
The graduation rate of Yolo High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yolo High School?
75 students attend Yolo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Yolo High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yolo High School?
Yolo High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yolo High School offer ?
Yolo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yolo High School part of?
Yolo High School is part of Washington Unified School District.
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