- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakhurst, CA
Yosemite High
Federal NCES profile for Yosemite High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060016007023
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yosemite High earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Oakhurst · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Yosemite High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yosemite High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Oakhurst, CA.
School address
District: Yosemite Unified · California
NCES ID 060016007023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Yosemite High held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060016007023 · Oakhurst, CA High · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 23.6:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Rivergold Elementary (445 students)
Yosemite High held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yosemite High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Yosemite High
542 students
- Rivergold Elem
Rivergold Elementary
445 students
- Coarsegold Ele
Coarsegold Elementary
290 students
- Evergreen High 46
Evergreen High
46 students
- Ahwahnee High 35
Ahwahnee High
35 students
- Yosemite Falls 25
Yosemite Falls Education Center
25 students
What this shows Yosemite High reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yosemite High compares
Yosemite 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Yosemite High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Yosemite Unified reports $16,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yosemite High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivergold Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coarsegold Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ahwahnee High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yosemite Falls Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yosemite High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yosemite High
How many students attend Yosemite High?
Yosemite High has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakhurst, CA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yosemite High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yosemite High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yosemite High?
43.8% of students at Yosemite High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yosemite High?
The largest demographic group at Yosemite High is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Oakhurst, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yosemite High?
Yosemite High has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Yosemite High rank among high schools in Oakhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Yosemite High ranks #4 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 Yosemite High, Yosemite Unified also operates Rivergold Elementary (445 students), Coarsegold Elementary (290 students), and Evergreen High (46 students). See the Yosemite Unified district page for the complete list.