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El Capitan High

Merced Union High · Merced County · 100 West Farmland, Merced, CA 95348-8632

(209) 384-5500 · echs.muhsd.org

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5/10
#724
Rank 724 out of 1,227
Top 59%
English Language Arts5/10 · #671 · 45th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #828 · 33rd percentile
Science6/10 · #606 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

El Capitan High sits in Merced, a Central Valley city that blends agricultural roots with a growing university presence thanks to UC Merced nearby. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores as its relative strength, making it a decent fit for families with students who lean toward hands-on or STEM-oriented learning. For families planting roots in this part of the valley — where the cost of living is more accessible than coastal California and community ties run deep — El Capitan offers a solid foundation with room to grow.

Student Demographics

402 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
255 (63%)
White
62 (15%)
Asian
42 (10%)
African American
19 (5%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Other
16 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners61 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged303 (75%)
Students with Disabilities31 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,793
Enrollment
84.1
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
28.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
12%
AP Participation
of students
221
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Gauchos · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

26
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #2011 · 9th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.