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Merced High

Merced Union High · Merced County · 205 West Olive Avenue, Merced, CA 95348-3100

(209) 325-1000 · mhs.muhsd.org

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3/10
#901
Rank 901 out of 1,227
Top 73%
English Language Arts3/10 · #954 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #868 · 29th percentile
Science4/10 · #826 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Merced High sits in the heart of California's Central Valley, a region defined by its agricultural roots and tight-knit communities where many families have called the area home for generations. The school serves a diverse student body and offers a range of programs and extracurriculars typical of a mid-sized public high school, making it a familiar fixture in the Merced community. Families who are engaged and looking to supplement their student's education with tutoring or enrichment opportunities outside of school may find that extra support goes a long way here.

Student Demographics

433 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
307 (71%)
White
58 (13%)
African American
25 (6%)
Asian
20 (5%)
Multiple Races
11 (3%)
Other
12 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners54 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged354 (82%)
Students with Disabilities44 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,943
Enrollment
86.1
Teachers (FTE)
22.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
27.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.7%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
11.9%
AP Participation
of students
225
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Bears · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

25
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 Programs5/10 · #1136 · 49th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found