Serving 1,951 students in grades 9-12, Merced High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,951 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Merced High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merced High School?
The graduation rate of Merced High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Merced High School?
1,951 students attend Merced High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Merced High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 21:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,951 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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