Is Merced High a good school?

Merced High ranks 1338 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Merced High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,894 students attended Merced High.

What is the racial makeup of Merced High?

Students at Merced High are 65% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% Asian, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Merced High?

Merced High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : John C. Fremont Elementary Elementary : John Muir Elementary Elementary : Luther Burbank Elementary

Merced High

Summary:

Merced High is a public high school located in Merced, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,894 students. It is part of the Merced Union High School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merced High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.9% to 95.7% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 15.7% in 2017-2018 to 31.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Merced High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 42.92% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 55.73%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well, but Asian and Multi-racial students struggling.

While Merced High's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, it is comparable to the nearby high schools within the Merced Union High School District, such as Atwater High, Buhach Colony High, and Golden Valley High. These schools share similar demographic and academic profiles. Merced High is also located near several alternative and continuation high schools, such as Come Back Charter and Yosemite High (Continuation), which have significantly lower academic performance and higher dropout rates compared to Merced High.

Detail:

Public 9-12

205 West Olive Ave.
Merced, CA 95348-3100

(209) 325-1000

District: Merced Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1338^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,868

Feeder schools for Merced High:

Elementary:	John C. Fremont Elementary
	John Muir Elementary
	Luther Burbank Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 1,894

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.3%

White:

14.0%

Asian:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Merced High ranks worse than 57.6% of high schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked high schools in the Merced Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.99. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Merced High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (65.3%), White (14%), Asian (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merced High is 22.3, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Merced Union High School District! (See more...)

Compare Merced High employs 84.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merced High is $8,868. 5 high schools in the Merced Union High School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merced High:

SchoolDigger ranks Merced High 1338^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Merced 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 Merced High

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Rank History for all students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	47.97	533^rd	1653	67.8%
2005	50.93	576^th	1901	69.7%
2006	48.27	666^th	1968	66.2%
2007	52.30	604^th	2063	70.7%
2008	56.31	536^th	2117	74.7%
2009	55.06	598^th	2238	73.3%
2010	69.82	297^th	2281	87.0%
2011	75.30	202^nd	2367	91.5%
2012	76.11	203^rd	2354	91.4%
2013	70.16	299^th	2426	87.7%
2015	66.17	638^th	1994	68.0%
2016	61.03	772^nd	2039	62.1%
2017	49.37	1039^th	2021	48.6%
2018	49.42	1024^th	2017	49.2%
2019	45.85	1083^rd	2133	49.2%
2021	45.20	682^nd	1290	47.1%
2022	39.28	1197^th	2123	43.6%
2023	40.61	1121^st	2348	52.3%
2024	32.99	1338^th	2323	42.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.84	689^th	786	12.3%
2024	17.36	634^th	804	21.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2019	30.45	751^st	941	20.2%
2021	34.74	292^nd	467	37.5%
2022	34.19	695^th	1044	33.4%
2023	42.41	402^nd	1323	69.6%
2024	34.45	654^th	1350	51.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.52	1266^th	1547	18.2%
2024	24.00	1207^th	1534	21.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.68	1038^th	1862	44.3%
2019	49.14	955^th	1937	50.7%
2021	42.44	669^th	1126	40.6%
2022	37.99	1178^th	1943	39.4%
2023	41.01	1109^th	2247	50.6%
2024	30.83	1404^th	2235	37.2%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.81	84^th	100	16.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	33.66	195^th	290	32.8%
2023	18.68	355^th	417	14.9%
2024	66.08	118^th	451	73.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.59	1063^rd	1760	39.6%
2019	34.65	1177^th	1833	35.8%
2021	40.97	608^th	1054	42.3%
2022	32.00	1224^th	1858	34.1%
2023	42.05	1027^th	2118	51.5%
2024	28.55	1387^th	2098	33.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.73	970^th	1052	7.8%
2019	40.99	537^th	1117	51.9%
2021	25.74	444^th	555	20.0%
2022	32.90	742^nd	1161	36.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.91	923^rd	1834	49.7%
2019	52.04	820^th	1880	56.4%
2021	41.90	622^nd	1122	44.6%
2022	40.55	1041^st	1916	45.7%
2023	36.58	1148^th	2207	48.0%
2024	34.93	1192^nd	2172	45.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.70	479^th	581	17.6%
2019	22.24	473^rd	582	18.7%
2022	15.26	501^st	581	13.8%
2023	9.48	671^st	731	8.2%
2024	6.32	673^rd	712	5.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.68	334^th	582	42.6%
2019	30.59	405^th	592	31.6%
2022	22.78	423^rd	522	19.0%
2023	70.20	159^th	720	77.9%
2024	28.67	522^nd	721	27.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.97	1016^th	1742	41.7%
2019	42.87	1038^th	1814	42.8%
2022	42.90	1015^th	1861	45.5%
2023	41.32	1084^th	2142	49.4%
2024	34.95	1253^rd	2125	41.0%

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Rank History for White students at Merced High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	61.72	514^th	1173	56.2%
2019	48.28	640^th	1222	47.6%
2022	26.35	897^th	1204	25.5%
2023	48.72	617^th	1434	57.0%
2024	31.14	885^th	1406	37.1%

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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 Merced High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1296	162	412	676	28	n/a	n/a	0	2574
1989	1194	175	453	698	22	n/a	n/a	0	2542
1990	1228	170	529	762	23	n/a	n/a	0	2712
1991	1153	163	598	843	25	n/a	n/a	0	2782
1992	1209	161	619	929	17	n/a	n/a	0	2935
1993	1196	182	611	974	11	n/a	n/a	0	2974
1994	1153	187	571	950	13	n/a	n/a	0	2874
1995	853	154	544	837	10	n/a	n/a	0	2398
1996	853	154	544	837	10	n/a	n/a	0	2398
1997	839	174	603	908	8	n/a	n/a	0	2532
1998	903	199	634	944	5	n/a	n/a	0	2685
1999	890	180	606	1023	9	n/a	n/a	0	2708
2000	874	216	616	1041	14	n/a	n/a	0	2761
2001	845	189	621	1073	9	n/a	n/a	0	2737
2002	698	184	579	1065	6	n/a	n/a	1	2533
2003	698	184	579	1065	6	n/a	n/a	1	2533
2004	694	188	566	1077	6	n/a	n/a	0	2531
2005	706	172	581	1086	10	n/a	n/a	14	2569
2006	713	232	625	1067	16	n/a	n/a	41	2694
2007	714	256	583	1129	11	n/a	n/a	18	2711
2008	666	223	573	1073	10	n/a	n/a	0	2545
2009	627	214	555	1151	7	9	14	0	2577
2010	544	187	518	1366	18	3	20	0	2656
2011	513	170	468	1431	20	3	44	0	2649
2012	554	163	470	1495	27	1	49	0	2759
2013	521	153	440	1509	26	0	51	0	2700
2014	394	127	334	1178	15	1	29	0	2078
2015	377	127	288	1119	15	3	32	0	1961
2016	335	122	200	1012	13	3	21	0	1706
2017	337	136	171	1024	15	3	11	0	1697
2018	317	131	151	1090	13	5	22	0	1729
2019	287	125	142	1128	10	6	25	0	1723
2020	294	125	146	1104	12	6	18	0	1705
2021	284	138	151	1196	12	4	23	0	1808
2022	275	150	166	1161	12	3	50	10	1827
2023	265	145	153	1237	7	5	72	10	1894

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

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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 Merced High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2574	105.4	24.4	n/a
1989	2542	111.7	22.7	n/a
1990	2712	115.1	23.5	n/a
1991	2782	123.1	22.5	n/a
1992	2935	125.1	23.4	32.7
1993	2974	124.0	24.0	33
1994	2874	119.5	24.1	35.7
1995	2398	96.7	24.8	45
1996	2398	96.7	24.8	45
1997	2532	105.8	23.9	46.1
1998	2685	108.4	24.8	78
1999	2708	111.6	24.3	78.2
2000	2761	118.4	23.3	79.8
2001	2737	119.5	22.9	77.4
2002	2533	108.8	23.3	75.3
2003	2533	108.8	23.3	75.3
2004	2531	105.9	23.9	73.6
2005	2569	106.8	24.1	50.5
2006	2694	109.1	24.7	70.1
2007	2711	114.9	23.6	79.2
2008	2545	136.8	18.6	73.2
2009	2577	110.2	19.3	74.4
2010	2656	110.2	24.1	76.1
2011	2649	n/a	n/a	77.2
2012	2759	108.1	25.5	n/a
2013	2700	104.7	25.7	71.5
2014	2078	90.8	22.8	71.7
2015	1961	82.0	23.9	74.4
2016	1706	80.0	21.3	74.9
2017	1697	66.6	25.4	72.7
2018	1729	74.6	23.1	77.2
2019	1723	80.6	21.3	74.7
2020	1705	n/a	n/a	70.9
2021	1808	79.3	22.7	76.1
2022	1827	82.2	22.2	75.8
2023	1894	84.9	22.3	75.7

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 Merced High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2574	105.4	24.4	n/a
1989	2542	111.7	22.7	n/a
1990	2712	115.1	23.5	n/a
1991	2782	123.1	22.5	n/a
1992	2935	125.1	23.4	32.7
1993	2974	124.0	24.0	33
1994	2874	119.5	24.1	35.7
1995	2398	96.7	24.8	45
1996	2398	96.7	24.8	45
1997	2532	105.8	23.9	46.1
1998	2685	108.4	24.8	78
1999	2708	111.6	24.3	78.2
2000	2761	118.4	23.3	79.8
2001	2737	119.5	22.9	77.4
2002	2533	108.8	23.3	75.3
2003	2533	108.8	23.3	75.3
2004	2531	105.9	23.9	73.6
2005	2569	106.8	24.1	50.5
2006	2694	109.1	24.7	70.1
2007	2711	114.9	23.6	79.2
2008	2545	136.8	18.6	73.2
2009	2577	110.2	19.3	74.4
2010	2656	110.2	24.1	76.1
2011	2649	n/a	n/a	77.2
2012	2759	108.1	25.5	n/a
2013	2700	104.7	25.7	71.5
2014	2078	90.8	22.8	71.7
2015	1961	82.0	23.9	74.4
2016	1706	80.0	21.3	74.9
2017	1697	66.6	25.4	72.7
2018	1729	74.6	23.1	77.2
2019	1723	80.6	21.3	74.7
2020	1705	n/a	n/a	70.9
2021	1808	79.3	22.7	76.1
2022	1827	82.2	22.2	75.8
2023	1894	84.9	22.3	75.7

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 Merced High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$8,868

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merced High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1083^rd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1121^st of 2348 High schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced High)	45.9	47.4	1.4%
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 (Merced High)	19	14.2	4.8%
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 (Merced High)	19.4	21.2	1.7%
11th Grade Science (Merced Union High)	20.9	18.8	2%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Merced High)	20.3	31.6	11.3%
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	1723	1894	9.9%
African American	125	145	16%
American Indian	10	7	30%
Asian	142	153	7.7%
Hispanic	1128	1237	9.7%
Pacific Islander	6	5	16.7%
White	287	265	7.7%
Two or More Races	25	72	188%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.7%	75.7%	1%

Schools Near Merced 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
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	1,894	85	22.3	75.7%	265 (14.0%)	145 (7.7%)	1,237 (65.3%)	153 (8.1%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	72 (3.8%)	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	102	4	27.5	88.2%	19 (18.6%)	7 (6.9%)	70 (68.6%)	2 (2.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	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
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	325	22	14.6	89.2%	34 (10.5%)	27 (8.3%)	244 (75.1%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.8%)	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	119	10	12.0	86.6%	24 (20.2%)	5 (4.2%)	83 (69.7%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	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
Sequoia High	Public	9-12	1900 G St.	Merced	95340	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1700	96	9	10.2	90.6%	13 (13.5%)	5 (5.2%)	75 (78.1%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$28,813
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)
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	1,956	89	21.9	80.7%	211 (10.8%)	100 (5.1%)	1,384 (70.8%)	188 (9.6%)	14 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	54 (2.8%)	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
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	1,839	85	21.7	70.9%	283 (15.4%)	79 (4.3%)	1,186 (64.5%)	241 (13.1%)	5 (0.3%)	11 (0.6%)	32 (1.7%)	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	1,746	85	20.6	71.6%	293 (16.8%)	50 (2.9%)	1,174 (67.2%)	171 (9.8%)	15 (0.9%)	8 (0.5%)	35 (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	9	3	2.8	88.9%	1 (11.1%)	1 (11.1%)	6 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	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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