Serving 2,457 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Yosemite Valley Charter 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yosemite Valley Charter's student population of 2,457 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,457 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Yosemite Valley Charter 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 Valley Charter is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5031 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-bbLP6m3.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Yosemite Valley Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Yosemite Valley Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-bit31Kc.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-wmFVFQ.png)
Hispanic
31%
56%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-ydyLaD.png)
Black
2%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-IzvR0q.png)
White
52%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-zUhAuk.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Yosemite Valley Charter and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-REXZXp.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-zUhAtR.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Yosemite Valley Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Yosemite Valley Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/153000/153066/yosemite-valley-charter-chart-ydyLaH.png)
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite Valley Charter's ranking?
Yosemite Valley Charter is ranked #5031 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yosemite Valley Charter often compared to?
Yosemite Valley Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Centerville Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yosemite Valley Charter?
The graduation rate of Yosemite Valley Charter is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yosemite Valley Charter?
2,457 students attend Yosemite Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Yosemite Valley Charter students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yosemite Valley Charter?
Yosemite Valley Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yosemite Valley Charter offer ?
Yosemite Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Yosemite Valley Charter part of?
Yosemite Valley Charter is part of Yosemite Valley Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Yosemite Valley Charter located?
Yosemite Valley Charter is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.
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