Yosemite Unified
Yosemite Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 25.3/100 — 18.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Yosemite High at 44/100, where 9.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,708 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 39.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 23.8/100 | 2 | 8.7% | 31.8% |
| High | Needs Support 26.4/100 | 3 | 6.2% | 44.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Yosemite Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Yosemite Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 26.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 40.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 39.1%, 21.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 7.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Yosemite High leads the district at 44 with 9.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Yosemite Unified spends $13,708 per student in current expenditures — $1,106 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (2)
Yosemite Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.8 — 20.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Rivergold Elementary with a Scope Score of 31 and 11.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivergold Elementary Yosemite Unified Building Momentum | 11.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 2 | Coarsegold Elementary Yosemite Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
High Schools (3)
Yosemite Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.4 — 21.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Yosemite High with a Scope Score of 44 and 9.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yosemite High Yosemite Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Evergreen High Yosemite Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 3 | Ahwahnee High Yosemite Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 4/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Yosemite Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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