Mountain Oaks High

www.chawanakee.k12.ca.us

23 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mountain Oaks High School is a public alternative education institution located in North Fork, California, serving as part of the Chawanakee Unified School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment for students who may benefit from an academic structure outside of the traditional comprehensive high school setting. By emphasizing individualized instruction and independent study, Mountain Oaks aims to support students in meeting their academic goals, recovering credits, and preparing for life after graduation.

The school benefits from its location within the Chawanakee district, leveraging district resources while maintaining a smaller, more intimate campus atmosphere. Because it is a smaller school, Mountain Oaks focuses on fostering strong relationships between students and staff, creating a supportive community that prioritizes student success and well-being. Whether students are seeking a different pace of learning or specialized attention to complete their diplomas, Mountain Oaks provides a tailored educational experience geared toward graduation and long-term student achievement.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Oaks High
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	6
Two or More	2
American Indian	5

White
10 (43.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (26.1 %)
American Indian
5 (21.7 %)
Two or More
2 (8.7 %)

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:	Chawanakee Unified
Phone:	(559)877-4440
Website:	http://www.chawanakee.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 4

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 8