El Capitan High School

El Capitan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Farmland Ave,  Merced, CA
Bellevue Ranch Neighborhood
Merced Union High School District
4.2
5.0
1,811 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Anthony Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.64
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
14%
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
19
Reading
20
Science
19
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

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.8%
State Average
11.2%
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

Male
51%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
65.5%
White
13.7%
Asian
11.4%
Black
5%
Two or more races
1.6%
Filipino
1.2%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#170 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

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 385 Students
Merced College 311 Students
University of California - Davis 306 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 280 Students
California State University - Fresno 261 Students
University of California - Berkeley 242 Students
University of California - San Diego 220 Students
University of California - Irvine 218 Students
San Diego State University 207 Students
California State University - Stanislaus 200 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 125 Students
Biology 123 Students
Psychology 115 Students
Nursing 99 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Criminology 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 192 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/13/2024
The only worst part I could say about being at El Capitan is that the leadership should take in more consideration of the students opinions. That way everyone's voice is heard. I could say so much more about the best experiences at El Cap, I have loved every year and have loved most of the events, teachers, admin, and students.
4.0 Senior
7/1/2023
I love the school, there are plenty of positive and fun activities to do at El Capitan. But the cultural environment is not all the way their we do have some events for the Hispanic, Asian and Pacific Islanders but I feel we can do more with other cultural events like black history month
5.0 Senior
10/12/2022
El Capitan high school is a pretty straightforward school. It is new compared to the high schools around the area. The courses and clubs that the school offers are pretty helpful. You can find anything from vet science all the way to AP statistics. The safety is good although it can be improved. The thing that I personally don't think is good is the school lunch food. It is edible but you can always bring food from home. What I really recommend is the vegan burger.
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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

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,811 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. El Capitan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, 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 $465,426. Discover additional schools in the area, like Merced High School, Yosemite High School, Independence High (Alternative), 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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