Merced High School serves 1,808 students in grades 9-12.
Merced High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merced High School's student population of 1,808 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Merced High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Merced High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2302 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
16%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merced High School's ranking?
Merced High School is ranked #2302 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Merced High School often compared to?
Merced High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Valley High School, El Capitan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merced High School?
The graduation rate of Merced High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Merced High School?
1,808 students attend Merced High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Merced High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merced High School?
Merced High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Merced High School offer ?
Merced High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Merced High School part of?
Merced High School is part of Merced Union High School District.
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