Mariposa County Unified

District Overview
Nestled along 5082 Old Highway North in Mariposa, California, Mariposa County Unified is an open, traditional public school district providing comprehensive educational services across a rural remote geographic setting. Operating 11 active campuses, the district delivers academic programming spanning from kindergarten through the 12th grade, alongside adult education offerings. Mariposa County Unified serves a student body of 1,685 learners—comprising 885 male students, 795 female students, and 5 unspecified—representing a diverse spectrum of cultural backgrounds, including 1,012 White, 429 Hispanic, 148 multiracial, 57 American Indian, 16 Asian, 15 Black, and 3 Pacific Islander students.

To effectively foster student achievement and sustain operations across its broad geographic area, Mariposa County Unified maintains a robust workforce totaling approximately 470 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features an instructional core of roughly 188 full-time equivalent teachers and 40 instructional aides, backed by more than 241 support personnel who oversee administrative, operational, and student care services. As a non-charter public school system, the district remains a vital educational anchor for the Mariposa community. Families, educators, and researchers can learn more about its academic environment by visiting the district’s official website at www.mcusd.org or by contacting the main office at (209) 742-0250.
11
Total Schools
1,685
Total Students
188.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mariposa County Unified
Demographic Student Count
White1,012
Hispanic429
Black15
Asian16
Two or More148
American Indian57
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,012 (60.2%)
  • Hispanic
    429 (25.5%)
  • Two or More
    148 (8.8%)
  • American Indian
    57 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    16 (1.0%)
  • Black
    15 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Mariposa County Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle0
High4
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:1,685*
Teachers (FTE):188.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.9
Schools in Mariposa County Unified
Found 11 Schools