Enrollment
461
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062394003602
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mariposa County High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mariposa County High
Mariposa County High is a mid-sized high school in Mariposa, California, enrolling 461 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,463 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #673.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mariposa's high schools, it stands alongside Spring Hill High (Continuation) (33 students): Mariposa County High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.5:1).
Mariposa County Unified also operates Woodland Elementary (435 students) and Mariposa Elementary (386 students) alongside Mariposa County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mariposa County High compares
Mariposa County High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mariposa County Unified, which includes Mariposa County High.
$15,723
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 27.6%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mariposa County High a good school?
Mariposa County High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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