Serving 298 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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (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
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Yosemite High (Continuation School)'s student population of 298 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yosemite High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yosemite High (Continuation School) is 0.36, 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
#3595 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Yosemite High (Continuation School) is ranked #3595 out of 3,649 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 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yosemite High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Yosemite High (Continuation School) is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yosemite High (Continuation School)?
298 students attend Yosemite High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Yosemite High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yosemite High (Continuation School)?
Yosemite High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, 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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