Merced High School

About Merced High School

Merced High School is a public high school located in Merced, California. It is part of the Merced Union High School District, and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a rich history and has been an integral part of the community since its founding in 1891. Merced High School offers a wide range of academic courses and extracurricular activities to its students. The school has a strong emphasis on college and career readiness, and provides students with a variety of resources and support to help them reach their individual goals. In addition to its academic offerings, Merced High School also offers a variety of sports teams and clubs for students to participate in. The school also provides several community service opportunities for students to get involved in and give back to their local community. With its commitment to excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, Merced High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a quality high school education.

Address:	205 W. Olive Ave. Merced, CA 95344
Phone:	(209) 325-1000
Site:	muhsd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,808 students

Overview Merced High School

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).

Verdict on Merced High School

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.