Yosemite Falls Education Center
Yosemite Falls Education Center serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Yosemite Falls Education Center placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yosemite Falls Education Center's student population of 136 students has grown by 466% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yosemite Falls Education Center is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Yosemite Falls Education Center is 0.49, 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
#3268 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yosemite Falls Education Center?
The graduation rate of Yosemite Falls Education Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yosemite Falls Education Center?
136 students attend Yosemite Falls Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Yosemite Falls Education Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yosemite Falls Education Center?
Yosemite Falls Education Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Yosemite Falls Education Center offer ?
Yosemite Falls Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Yosemite Falls Education Center part of?
Yosemite Falls Education Center is part of Yosemite Unified School District.
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