Yosemite High School is a secondary school in the Yosemite Unified School District in Oakhurst, California. YHS occupies 100 acres of rolling, wooded hills and is located within the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada. Yosemite High School was recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2001 and 2005.
Serving 542 students in grades 9-12, Yosemite High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yosemite High School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Campus Size
100 acres
School Rankings
Yosemite High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yosemite High School is 0.57, 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
#3369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite High School's ranking?
Yosemite High School is ranked #3369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yosemite High School often compared to?
Yosemite High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minarets High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yosemite High School?
The graduation rate of Yosemite High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Yosemite High School?
542 students attend Yosemite High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Yosemite High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yosemite High School?
Yosemite High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yosemite High School offer ?
Yosemite High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yosemite High School part of?
Yosemite High School is part of Yosemite Unified School District.
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