Ahwahnee High

www.yosemiteusd.com

35 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ahwahnee High School, located in Oakhurst, California, is an alternative education site operating under the jurisdiction of the Yosemite Unified School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. By offering a smaller, more personalized campus culture, Ahwahnee High focuses on helping students overcome challenges, recover credits, and stay on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community where staff can work closely with individual students to meet their specific educational and personal goals. As part of the Yosemite Unified School District, it follows state standards while utilizing alternative instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning needs. For families and students seeking more information regarding enrollment, specific programs, or academic calendars, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at http://www.yosemiteusd.com.

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ahwahnee High
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	16
American Indian	4

Hispanic
16 (47.1%)
White
14 (41.2%)
American Indian
4 (11.8%)

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:	Yosemite Unified
Phone:	(559)683-4667
Website:	http://www.yosemiteusd.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 10 4

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 19