Is Golden Valley High a good school?

Golden Valley High ranks 1267 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Golden Valley High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,955 students attended Golden Valley High.

What is the racial makeup of Golden Valley High?

Students at Golden Valley High are 72% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 9% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Golden Valley High?

Golden Valley High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ada Givens Elementary Elementary : Charles Wright Elementary Elementary : El Nido Elementary Elementary : Farmdale Elementary Elementary : Pioneer Elementary Middle : Herbert Hoover Middle Middle : Weaver Middle

Golden Valley High

Summary:

Golden Valley High is a public high school located in Merced, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,956 students. The school is part of the Merced Union High School District, which is ranked 1079 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Golden Valley High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.2% to 98.1% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.9% in 2018-2019 to 75.9% in 2020-2021. In terms of academic performance, Golden Valley High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the district and state averages, with notable variations in performance across different student subgroups. When compared to other high schools in the Merced Union High School District, such as Atwater High, Buhach Colony High, and Merced High, Golden Valley High generally performs on par or slightly below its peers.

Over the past decade, Golden Valley High's statewide ranking has dropped from 426 out of 2,426 California high schools in 2012-2013 to 1,267 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This decline in performance may be attributed to a combination of academic and socioeconomic challenges, as 80.67% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, improving test scores, and supporting underperforming student subgroups should be key priorities for the school and district to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2121 East Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95344-0188

(209) 325-1800

District: Merced Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1267^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,532

Feeder schools for Golden Valley High:

Elementary:	Ada Givens Elementary
	Charles Wright Elementary
	El Nido Elementary
	Farmdale Elementary
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	Pioneer Elementary
Middle:	Herbert Hoover Middle
	Weaver Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 1,955

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.8%

Asian:

9.9%

White:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Golden Valley High ranks worse than 54.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked high schools in the Merced Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Golden Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.8%), Asian (9.9%), White (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Valley High is 20.5. 5 high schools in the Merced Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Golden Valley High employs 95.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Valley High is $8,532. 7 high schools in the Merced Union High School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Valley High 1267^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Golden Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Merced Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Merced Union High 1079^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Golden Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	46.70	560^th	1653	66.1%
2005	41.32	771^st	1901	59.4%
2006	40.76	819^th	1968	58.4%
2007	38.62	910^th	2063	55.9%
2008	40.12	910^th	2117	57.0%
2009	50.48	733^rd	2238	67.2%
2010	52.69	685^th	2281	70.0%
2011	64.58	408^th	2367	82.8%
2012	67.13	363^rd	2354	84.6%
2013	64.96	426^th	2426	82.4%
2015	51.99	939^th	1994	52.9%
2016	58.40	820^th	2039	59.8%
2017	50.41	1017^th	2021	49.7%
2018	47.26	1061^st	2017	47.4%
2019	35.29	1334^th	2133	37.5%
2021	37.67	798^th	1290	38.1%
2022	35.69	1289^th	2123	39.3%
2023	32.28	1351^st	2348	42.5%
2024	35.32	1267^th	2323	45.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.59	267^th	366	27.0%
2019	7.23	397^th	422	5.9%
2023	7.86	713^th	786	9.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2019	30.44	752^nd	941	20.1%
2021	38.59	265^th	467	43.3%
2022	29.86	825^th	1044	21.0%
2023	26.01	990^th	1323	25.2%
2024	35.20	619^th	1350	54.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.55	733^rd	1547	52.6%
2024	17.01	1436^th	1534	6.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.55	1112^th	1862	40.3%
2019	37.49	1221^st	1937	37.0%
2021	40.23	703^rd	1126	37.6%
2022	35.25	1243^rd	1943	36.0%
2023	34.92	1279^th	2247	43.1%
2024	34.95	1292^nd	2235	42.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	41.40	161^st	290	44.5%
2023	33.35	271^st	417	35.0%
2024	33.70	309^th	451	31.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.28	1127^th	1760	36.0%
2019	32.95	1217^th	1833	33.6%
2021	35.46	698^th	1054	33.8%
2022	32.59	1212^th	1858	34.8%
2023	31.48	1305^th	2118	38.4%
2024	33.37	1264^th	2098	39.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.99	928^th	1052	11.8%
2019	21.31	998^th	1117	10.7%
2021	35.73	329^th	555	40.7%
2022	22.69	1033^rd	1161	11.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.37	932^nd	1834	49.2%
2019	33.06	1222^nd	1880	35.0%
2021	33.06	754^th	1122	32.8%
2022	34.22	1190^th	1916	37.9%
2023	31.17	1299^th	2207	41.1%
2024	34.49	1207^th	2172	44.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.19	519^th	581	10.7%
2019	12.98	513^th	582	11.9%
2022	14.19	507^th	581	12.7%
2023	10.95	662^nd	731	9.4%
2024	6.54	671^st	712	5.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.36	381^st	582	34.5%
2019	36.85	352^nd	592	40.5%
2022	30.94	352^nd	522	32.6%
2023	45.59	342^nd	720	52.5%
2024	23.28	581^st	721	19.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.45	984^th	1742	43.5%
2019	37.39	1144^th	1814	36.9%
2022	33.34	1236^th	1861	33.6%
2023	36.61	1204^th	2142	43.8%
2024	40.33	1107^th	2125	47.9%

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Rank History for White students at Golden Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.27	806^th	1173	31.3%
2019	19.29	1012^th	1222	17.2%
2022	40.47	712^th	1204	40.9%
2023	17.69	1129^th	1434	21.3%
2024	30.51	897^th	1406	36.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Golden Valley High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	774	138	461	688	10	n/a	n/a	0	2071
1996	774	138	461	688	10	n/a	n/a	0	2071
1997	809	133	477	684	8	n/a	n/a	0	2111
1998	790	137	483	715	8	n/a	n/a	0	2133
1999	747	140	500	737	10	n/a	n/a	1	2135
2000	753	132	516	791	8	n/a	n/a	0	2200
2001	755	120	519	800	12	n/a	n/a	0	2206
2002	716	130	521	893	3	n/a	n/a	4	2267
2003	716	130	521	893	3	n/a	n/a	4	2267
2004	703	139	521	961	4	n/a	n/a	3	2331
2005	760	147	486	1011	6	n/a	n/a	7	2417
2006	707	142	483	1098	10	n/a	n/a	22	2462
2007	709	146	534	1139	15	n/a	n/a	22	2565
2008	624	162	528	1166	16	n/a	n/a	0	2496
2009	564	139	477	1162	11	5	25	0	2383
2010	546	142	443	1152	15	1	17	0	2316
2011	455	139	396	1152	17	1	44	0	2204
2012	406	113	363	1176	10	1	77	0	2146
2013	396	97	342	1234	4	0	78	0	2151
2014	350	88	291	1129	6	1	56	0	1921
2015	296	63	264	1084	5	0	73	0	1785
2016	248	63	226	1104	5	1	69	0	1716
2017	225	74	213	1133	2	2	80	0	1729
2018	230	78	211	1184	2	4	83	0	1792
2019	229	84	203	1173	3	4	56	0	1752
2020	251	90	193	1257	4	6	42	0	1843
2021	249	93	189	1298	7	7	59	0	1902
2022	223	105	180	1312	11	8	32	1	1872
2023	211	100	188	1384	14	3	54	2	1956
2024	179	110	194	1404	14	3	50	1	1955

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Golden Valley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	2071	86.4	24.0	44.6
1996	2071	86.4	24.0	44.6
1997	2111	88.4	23.9	43.4
1998	2133	90.6	23.5	78
1999	2135	93.8	22.8	77.4
2000	2200	99.0	22.2	79.1
2001	2206	100.4	22.0	76.4
2002	2267	100.8	22.5	77.1
2003	2267	100.8	22.5	77.1
2004	2331	96.1	24.3	57.5
2005	2417	104.6	23.1	56.7
2006	2462	110.9	22.2	73.5
2007	2565	108.8	23.6	79.7
2008	2496	134.2	18.6	77.8
2009	2383	108.4	18.7	83
2010	2316	103.4	22.4	84.8
2011	2204	n/a	n/a	89.6
2012	2146	89.7	23.9	n/a
2013	2151	87.0	24.7	76.3
2014	1921	80.8	23.7	79.3
2015	1785	83.0	21.5	78.8
2016	1716	75.0	22.8	82.7
2017	1729	72.4	23.8	79.8
2018	1792	74.6	24.0	82.2
2019	1752	79.1	22.1	81.2
2020	1843	n/a	n/a	79.5
2021	1902	83.6	22.7	80.2
2022	1872	89.6	20.8	81.8
2023	1956	89.1	21.9	80.7
2024	1955	95.1	20.5	84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Golden Valley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	2071	86.4	24.0	44.6
1996	2071	86.4	24.0	44.6
1997	2111	88.4	23.9	43.4
1998	2133	90.6	23.5	78
1999	2135	93.8	22.8	77.4
2000	2200	99.0	22.2	79.1
2001	2206	100.4	22.0	76.4
2002	2267	100.8	22.5	77.1
2003	2267	100.8	22.5	77.1
2004	2331	96.1	24.3	57.5
2005	2417	104.6	23.1	56.7
2006	2462	110.9	22.2	73.5
2007	2565	108.8	23.6	79.7
2008	2496	134.2	18.6	77.8
2009	2383	108.4	18.7	83
2010	2316	103.4	22.4	84.8
2011	2204	n/a	n/a	89.6
2012	2146	89.7	23.9	n/a
2013	2151	87.0	24.7	76.3
2014	1921	80.8	23.7	79.3
2015	1785	83.0	21.5	78.8
2016	1716	75.0	22.8	82.7
2017	1729	72.4	23.8	79.8
2018	1792	74.6	24.0	82.2
2019	1752	79.1	22.1	81.2
2020	1843	n/a	n/a	79.5
2021	1902	83.6	22.7	80.2
2022	1872	89.6	20.8	81.8
2023	1956	89.1	21.9	80.7
2024	1955	95.1	20.5	84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Valley High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$8,532

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Valley High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1334^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1351^st of 2348 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Valley High)	48	41.5	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced Union High)	47.2	39.9	7.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Golden Valley High)	14.5	10.7	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Merced Union High)	17.3	10.8	6.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Golden Valley High)	17.5	17.4	0.2%
11th Grade Science (Merced Union High)	20.9	18.8	2%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Golden Valley High)	9.3	0	9.3%
12th Grade Science (Merced Union High)	16.3	17.4	1.1%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1752	1956	11.6%
African American	84	100	19%
American Indian	3	14	366.7%
Asian	203	188	7.4%
Hispanic	1173	1384	18%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	229	211	7.9%
Two or More Races	56	54	3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.2%	80.7%	0.5%

Schools Near Golden Valley High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Golden Valley High	Public	9-12	2121 East Childs Ave.	Merced	95344	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1800	1,955	95	20.5	84.6%	179 (9.2%)	110 (5.6%)	1,404 (71.8%)	194 (9.9%)	14 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	50 (2.6%)	35.3	1267^th of 2323 public high schools	45.5%		32.3	1351^st of 2348 public high schools	42.5%	84		16.2	21.1	16.4			47.4	47.4			11.6	11.6	$8,532
Sequoia High	Public	9-12	1900 G St.	Merced	95340	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1700	106	9	11.2	96.2%	11 (10.4%)	10 (9.4%)	81 (76.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)													$28,813
Yosemite High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1900 G St.	Merced	95340	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1600	355	23	15.3	90.1%	38 (10.7%)	25 (7.0%)	272 (76.6%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	7.8	2187^th of 2323 public high schools	5.9%		7.6	2224^th of 2348 public high schools	5.3%	37		2.8		2.6			5.4	5.4			0.0	0.0	$12,315
Independence High (Alternative)	Public	9-12	1900 G St.	Merced	95340	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1600	92	13	7.3	90.2%	15 (16.3%)	5 (5.4%)	69 (75.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	10.4	1989^th of 2323 public high schools	14.4%		14.3	1861^st of 2348 public high schools	20.7%	128		4.8		4.7			16.3	16.3			0.0	0.0	$21,835
Merced County Regional Occupational Program	Public	11-12	632 West 13th St.	Merced	95341	Merced County	Merced County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(209) 381-6740	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Merced High	Public	9-12	205 West Olive Ave.	Merced	95348	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1000	1,951	85	22.9	76.9%	264 (13.5%)	127 (6.5%)	1,314 (67.4%)	141 (7.2%)	12 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	79 (4.0%)	33	1338^th of 2323 public high schools	42.4%		40.6	1121^st of 2348 public high schools	52.3%	217		16.6	35.7	17.2			42.9	42.9			11.4	11.4	$8,868
Come Back Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	350 West Yosemite Ave	Merced	95348	Merced County	Merced County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 386-6025	120	5	23.7	85.0%	21 (17.5%)	7 (5.8%)	86 (71.7%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	18.8	1713^th of 2323 public high schools	26.3%		14.7	1848^th of 2348 public high schools	21.3%	135			6.8	6.8
El Capitan High	Public	9-12	100 West Farmland	Merced	95348	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 384-5500	1,811	86	21.1	74.1%	256 (14.1%)	69 (3.8%)	1,205 (66.5%)	230 (12.7%)	4 (0.2%)	10 (0.6%)	34 (1.9%)	44	1024^th of 2323 public high schools	55.9%		35.6	1261^st of 2348 public high schools	46.3%	237		26.3	18.2	25.9			49.7	49.7			13.6	13.6	$8,947
Buhach Colony High	Public	9-12	1800 Buhach Rd.	Atwater	95301	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1400	1,658	84	19.8	73.8%	266 (16.0%)	41 (2.5%)	1,136 (68.5%)	161 (9.7%)	14 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	33 (2.0%)	34.2	1301^st of 2323 public high schools	44.0%		33	1331^st of 2348 public high schools	43.3%	30		18.3		18.1			46.3	46.3			8.5	8.5	$9,222
Valley Atwater Community	Public	6-12	1800 Matthew Ave.	Atwater	95301	Merced County	Merced County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 381-4550	120	7	17.2	94.2%	12 (10.0%)	6 (5.0%)	99 (82.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	7.3	2236^th of 2323 public high schools	3.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0		1.3	18.2	6.3	6.0	7.2	9.1	6.3	0.0	2.4	$32,954

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