Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter

About Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter

Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter School is an innovative school located in the heart of Yosemite National Park. The school offers a unique learning experience for students in grades K-5, and focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes the natural environment and outdoor activities. The school offers a variety of classes, such as science, math, language arts, and physical education, as well as outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and rock climbing.
The school has a strong sense of community, with students and teachers working together to create a positive learning environment. The school also values the importance of building relationships with parents, and offers a variety of opportunities for families to get involved in their child’s education.
Yosemite-Wawona Elementary Charter School is an amazing place to learn, explore, and grow. With its unique setting and commitment to providing a quality education, it is an ideal school for any student looking for a unique learning experience.

Address:	7925 Chilnualna Falls Rd. Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Phone:	(209) 375-6383
Site:	yosemitewawonacharter.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	12 students

Overview Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter

Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter

Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Yosemite-wawona Elementary Charter is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.