For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 596 students in Mariposa County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mariposa County, CA are Spring Hill High (Continuation School), Mariposa County High School and Monarch Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mariposa County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mariposa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Mariposa County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mariposa County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mariposa County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Mariposa County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5074 Old Hwy.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Monarch Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5082 Old Highway North
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sierra Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
10326 Fiske Rd., Greeley Hill
Coulterville, CA 96311
(209) 878-3028
Coulterville, CA 96311
(209) 878-3028
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
County Community
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
9670 Rancheria Flat Rd.
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 372-2414
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 372-2414
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Mariposa County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4952 School House Rd
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-0300
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
(209) 742-0300
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Jesse B. Fremont Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4802 Hwy 140
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: 7-12
Jessie Benton Fremont Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: 7-12
Mariposa County Independent Learning (Altern) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 5001
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
5171 Silva Rd
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0320
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0320
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Po Box 5006
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3634
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3634
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Spring Hill Opportunity (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mariposa County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mariposa County, CA include Spring Hill High (Continuation School), Mariposa County High School and Monarch Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Mariposa County?
7 public high schools are located in Mariposa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mariposa County?
Mariposa County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mariposa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mariposa County include: Mariposa County High School vs. Spring Hill High (Continuation School)
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