Yosemite High (Continuation)

1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340

yhs.muhsd.org

342 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Yosemite High School in Merced, California, is a specialized continuation high school within the Merced Union High School District. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized, and supportive educational environment than what is typically found in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school focuses on helping students earn the necessary credits for graduation while overcoming academic or personal barriers, providing them with a pathway to complete their secondary education and prepare for post-graduation goals.

The institution emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive culture, allowing faculty to provide individualized attention to students. By offering a curriculum tailored to credit recovery and accelerated learning, Yosemite High aims to re-engage students who have fallen behind. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital community resource that provides a second chance for success, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to earn their diplomas and transition into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.

342

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yosemite High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	266
Black	18
Asian	10
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
266 (77.8%)
White
39 (11.4%)
Black
18 (5.3%)
Asian
10 (2.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced Union High
Phone:	(209)325-1600
Website:	http://yhs.muhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 11 119

Grade 12 223