Summary:
The Yosemite Unified school district serves about 1,400 students in the Oakhurst/Coarsegold area through six schools, including two K-8 elementary schools, three high schools, and one K-12 alternative center, with academic performance across the district generally below state averages.
Among the schools, Yosemite High stands out as the district's strongest performer with a very high graduation rate of 97%, while Rivergold Elementary has the highest test scores and best attendance record among the elementary schools. In contrast, Ahwahnee High faces significant challenges with very low graduation rates and extremely high chronic absenteeism, and Coarsegold Elementary spends the most per student but has the lowest elementary school ranking in the district.
Key challenges for the district include mathematics, where proficiency is less than half the state average, and chronic absenteeism, which is notably higher than the California average. Parents should note the wide variation in performance between schools, with some demonstrating effective programs for student success despite the district's overall ranking.
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