Mariposa County High School is a public high school located in Mariposa, California. The school is part of the Mariposa County Unified School District.
Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Mariposa County High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mariposa County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mariposa County High School's student population of 457 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
MARIPOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
School Rankings
Mariposa County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mariposa County High School is 0.53, 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
#4336 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mariposa County High School's ranking?
Mariposa County High School is ranked #4336 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mariposa County High School often compared to?
Mariposa County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mariposa County High School?
The graduation rate of Mariposa County High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mariposa County High School?
457 students attend Mariposa County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mariposa County High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mariposa County High School?
Mariposa County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mariposa County High School offer ?
Mariposa County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mariposa County High School part of?
Mariposa County High School is part of Mariposa County Unified School District.
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