Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Yosemite Falls Education Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yosemite Falls Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yosemite Falls Education Center's student population of 25 students has declined by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Motto
Our mission is to empower every student to realize their full potential.
School Rankings
Yosemite Falls Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yosemite Falls Education Center is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite Falls Education Center's ranking?
Yosemite Falls Education Center is ranked #8119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yosemite Falls Education Center?
The graduation rate of Yosemite Falls Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yosemite Falls Education Center?
25 students attend Yosemite Falls Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Yosemite Falls Education Center students are White, and 28% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yosemite Falls Education Center?
Yosemite Falls Education Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yosemite Falls Education Center offer ?
Yosemite Falls Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Yosemite Falls Education Center part of?
Yosemite Falls Education Center is part of Yosemite Unified School District.
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