Serving 355 students in grades 9-12, Yosemite High (Continuation 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yosemite High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Yosemite High (Continuation School)'s student population of 355 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yosemite High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yosemite High (Continuation School) is 0.39, 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
#9426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Yosemite High (Continuation School) is ranked #9426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yosemite High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Yosemite High (Continuation School) is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yosemite High (Continuation School)?
355 students attend Yosemite High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Yosemite High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yosemite High (Continuation School)?
Yosemite High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yosemite High (Continuation School) offer ?
Yosemite High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yosemite High (Continuation School) part of?
Yosemite High (Continuation School) is part of Merced Union High School District.
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