Atwater High
Atwater, CA · Merced Union High · Grades 9-12
1,045th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 32%· Stable
Atwater High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Atwater High 1,045th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2015 to 32th in 2025.
Atwater High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 488 students tested
Atwater High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,051 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.4% | 80.5% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 17.8% | 13.7% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Atwater High
Typical home value $423K in zip 95301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Atwater High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Buhach Colony HighMerced Union High · 4.1 mi away841st of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 15% - 3Livingston HighMerced Union High · 5.9 mi away1,172nd of 1,528
ELA 34% · Math 9% - 1Valley Merced CommunityMerced County Office of Education · 7.6 mi away1,516th of 1,528
ELA 2% · Math 0% - –Come Back CharterMerced County Office of Education · 8.2 mi away · charter
- 4Merced HighMerced Union High · 8.5 mi away1,026th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 15% - 5El Capitan HighMerced Union High · 8.6 mi away851st of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 14% - –Sequoia HighMerced Union High · 8.9 mi away
- 2Independence High (Alternative)Merced Union High · 8.9 mi away1,322nd of 1,528
ELA 21% · Math 0%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Atwater High in?
Atwater High is part of the Merced Union High district in Atwater, California.
Is Atwater High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Atwater High 1,045th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Atwater High?
Hispanic 81%, White 14%, Asian 3%, Black 2% (2,051 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Atwater High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95301 is $423K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.