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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Merrill F. West High

Tracy Joint Unified · San Joaquin County · 1775 West Lowell Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376-2200

(209) 830-3370 · www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/whs

6/10
#600
Rank 600 out of 1,227
Top 49%
English Language Arts6/10 · #568 · 54th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #696 · 43rd percentile
Science6/10 · #543 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tracy sits at the edge of the Central Valley where the Bay Area commuter belt meets a more affordable, small-city lifestyle, and West High reflects that mix well — a solidly middle-of-the-pack school that covers the bases across English, math, and science without leaning too heavily in any one direction. Families who've relocated from pricier Bay Area suburbs often land in Tracy for the housing costs, and West High offers a familiar comprehensive high school experience with enough extracurriculars and school spirit to feel like a true community anchor. It's a good fit for families who want a well-rounded public school in a city that's grown fast but still holds onto that Central Valley small-town feel.

Student Demographics

388 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
224 (58%)
Asian
59 (15%)
White
46 (12%)
Filipino
27 (7%)
African American
13 (3%)
Multiple Races
13 (3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners117 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged299 (77%)
Students with Disabilities52 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,920
Enrollment
89.7
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
29.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

87.7%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.

13
AP Courses
offered
14.9%
AP Participation
of students
314
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Wolf Pack · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

24
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 Programs6/10 · #1071 · 52nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found