- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakhurst, CA
Ahwahnee High
Federal NCES profile for Ahwahnee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060016007902
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ahwahnee High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Oakhurst · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35:1
- large classes for California
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ahwahnee High has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ahwahnee High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Oakhurst, CA.
School address
District: Yosemite Unified · California
NCES ID 060016007902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ahwahnee High shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-44.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060016007902 · Oakhurst, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 35:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Yosemite High (542 students)
Ahwahnee High shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-44.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ahwahnee High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yosemite High
Yosemite High
542 students
- Rivergold Elem
Rivergold Elementary
445 students
- Coarsegold Ele
Coarsegold Elementary
290 students
- Evergreen High 46
Evergreen High
46 students
- This school 35
Ahwahnee High
35 students
- Yosemite Falls 25
Yosemite Falls Education Center
25 students
What this shows Ahwahnee High reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ahwahnee High compares
Ahwahnee High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 41.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Ahwahnee High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Yosemite Unified reports $16,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ahwahnee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivergold Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coarsegold Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yosemite Falls Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ahwahnee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Oakhurst
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ahwahnee High
How many students attend Ahwahnee High?
Ahwahnee High has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakhurst, CA. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ahwahnee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ahwahnee High is 35:1, which is 63% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ahwahnee High?
57.9% of students at Ahwahnee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ahwahnee High?
The largest demographic group at Ahwahnee High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Oakhurst, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ahwahnee High?
Ahwahnee High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ahwahnee High rank among high schools in Oakhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Ahwahnee High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Oakhurst, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Oakhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Yosemite Unified?
Besides Ahwahnee High, Yosemite Unified also operates Yosemite High (542 students), Rivergold Elementary (445 students), and Coarsegold Elementary (290 students). See the Yosemite Unified district page for the complete list.