El Capitan High School

El Capitan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Farmland Ave,  Merced, CA
Merced Union High School District
4.2
5.0
1,811 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Anthony Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
51.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
447:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
64.5%
White
15.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.1%
Black
4.3%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Merced 364 Students
University of California - Davis 299 Students
Merced College 291 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 271 Students
University of California - Berkeley 242 Students
California State University - Fresno 242 Students
University of California - San Diego 218 Students
University of California - Irvine 206 Students
California State University - Stanislaus 205 Students
San Diego State University 198 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 122 Students
Biology 114 Students
Psychology 112 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Criminology 35 Students
Education 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 202 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/10/2025
El Capitan High School has a lot of cultural variety. It is a new school, but the teachers are great. Overall, most of the teachers I had were good at explaining the topics
4.0 Senior
2/28/2025
I recall my first day of high school. The nervousness I experienced when I first walked in through the gates. The ups and downs I endured here at El Capitan will forever be engraved in my memory, and I am grateful to have wonderful experiences, even the bad, as it made me grow as a person. the best things I experienced were the teachers here. My teachers always went out of their way for my education, safety, and support. In which I'm so grateful to have had because they were a great support system to me. I would have liked if my school took more safety measures. As I felt as if they didn't take much care into it.
4.0 Senior
1/15/2025
I've had a great time at el captain highschool great teachers great support system learning while not getting burnt out good food
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 teacher
11/5/2017
Very good good staff and kids are usually very well behaved I substitute and it’s a good school

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El Capitan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Merced, CA and is served by the Merced Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,811 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. El Capitan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $462,671. Discover additional schools in the area, like Merced High School, Stone Ridge Christian School - Middle/High, Come Back Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Merced has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near El Capitan High School.

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