Mariposa County High

Mariposa County Unified
5074 Old Hwy.
Mariposa, CA 95338
448 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mariposa County High School, located at 5074 Old Hwy in Mariposa, California, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Mariposa County Unified School District. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the school reflects the close-knit, rural character of its community while providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a central point for the local student population, fostering an environment that balances traditional core curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities.

As a cornerstone of the Mariposa community, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and local engagement. By utilizing resources through its school portal, the institution provides students, parents, and faculty with centralized access to academic scheduling, school announcements, and district-wide updates. Mariposa County High School remains dedicated to maintaining a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of its rural student body while striving to meet modern educational standards.
448
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    282 (63.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    107 (24.2 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (6.3 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Mariposa County Unified
Phone: (209)742-0260
Website: http://mcusd.org/mch/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 243
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 147
Grade 10 101
Grade 11 102
Grade 12 98
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Spring Hill High (Continuation)
Mariposa County Unified
24 Students
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338 (3.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th