Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Yosemite Falls Education Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yosemite Falls Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Yosemite Falls Education Center's student population of 101 students has grown by 288% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yosemite Falls Education Center ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yosemite Falls Education Center is 0.43, 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
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite Falls Education Center's ranking?
Yosemite Falls Education Center is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
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 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yosemite Falls Education Center?
101 students attend Yosemite Falls Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Yosemite Falls Education Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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