Merced High School

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Merced High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
205 W Olive Ave,  Merced, CA
Merced Union High School District
3.6
4.3
1,943 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Olson
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
30.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.8%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.9%
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
451:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
68.4%
White
13.5%
Asian
6.7%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<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.
Merced College 347 Students
University of California - Merced 272 Students
California State University - Fresno 217 Students
University of California - Davis 194 Students
California State University - Stanislaus 187 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 176 Students
University of California - Berkeley 162 Students
San Francisco State University 156 Students
University of California - San Diego 144 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 127 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 90 Students
Business 85 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Education 35 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 33 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Accounting 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 430 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/6/2025
My overall experience was really well throughout most of my high school involvement the only thing is when it comes to bullying or feeling uncomfortable with other people the admin does not do much other than pull you into meetings durning class time to say that they can't do much, and to just ignore them and then send you back to class. Other than that the school is okay.
5.0 Alum
1/8/2025
I enjoyed attending merced high school. This school's staff is very involved in making students be successful.
4.0 Junior
12/6/2024
Merced High School is a good school overall. We have a brand new gym, and modernized football stadium that brings the community together. The school is a good environment to learn, and the teachers are nice and welcoming. There are many clubs and after school opportunities for students to join.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 student
8/19/2022
This school is amazing. Definitely has some of the best teachers you can find. Mr. Abejuela has a pull-up bar in his classroom and challenges students not only mentally but physically. Mr. Dissalvo always presents both sides to any argument so we could form our own opinions and even let us debate in...
4.0 other
1/7/2017
Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Merced High School and graduated in 2011. I was able to experience a variety of great teachers and learned skills I wasn't aware some schools don't have as a standard. They prepare students for jobs with mock interviews, resumes, cover letters and we covered a cou...
4.0 student
2/5/2014
This school is simple and a bit old compared to the nearby schools. It has some problems such as old rooms and such stuff but overall appearance wise this school is okay. I like how the original Merced High School is the best overall school wise in the county. This school could improve by having mor...

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Merced 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 1,943 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Merced High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $436,296. Discover additional schools in the area, like Yosemite High School, Independence High (Alternative), Sequoia High School, and more. Learn more about what Merced has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Merced High School.

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