For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 617 students in Mariposa, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mariposa, CA are Spring Hill High (Continuation School), Mariposa County High School and Monarch Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mariposa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mariposa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Mariposa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mariposa County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mariposa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mariposa County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5074 Old Hwy.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Monarch Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5082 Old Highway North
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sierra Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
County Community
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mariposa, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mariposa, CA include Spring Hill High (Continuation School), Mariposa County High School and Monarch Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Mariposa?
5 public high schools are located in Mariposa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mariposa?
Mariposa public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mariposa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mariposa include: Mariposa County High School vs. Spring Hill High (Continuation School)
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