- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mariposa, CA
Mariposa County High
Federal NCES profile for Mariposa County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062394003602
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mariposa County High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Mariposa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mariposa County High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa County High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Mariposa, CA.
School address
District: Mariposa County Unified · California
NCES ID 062394003602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mariposa County High held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062394003602 · Mariposa, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 17.7:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Elementary (435 students)
Mariposa County High held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mariposa County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mariposa County High
461 students
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary
435 students
- Mariposa Eleme
Mariposa Elementary
386 students
- Lake Don Pedro
Lake Don Pedro Elementary
195 students
- Sierra Home 70
Sierra Home
70 students
- Yosemite Natio 46
Yosemite National Park El Portal
46 students
What this shows Mariposa County High reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mariposa County High compares
Mariposa County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Mariposa County High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Mariposa County Unified reports $17,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mariposa County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariposa Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Don Pedro Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yosemite National Park El Portal | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mariposa County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Mariposa
1 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mariposa County High
How many students attend Mariposa County High?
Mariposa County High has 461 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mariposa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariposa County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariposa County High is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mariposa County High?
49.8% of students at Mariposa County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mariposa County High?
The largest demographic group at Mariposa County High is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Mariposa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mariposa County High?
Mariposa County High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mariposa County High rank among public schools in Mariposa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa County High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Mariposa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mariposa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mariposa County Unified?
Besides Mariposa County High, Mariposa County Unified also operates Woodland Elementary (435 students), Mariposa Elementary (386 students), and Lake Don Pedro Elementary (195 students). See the Mariposa County Unified district page for the complete list.