Atwater High
Atwater, CA · Merced Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, midsize
1,045th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 32%· Stable
2201 Fruitland Ave., Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1200Official website ↗NCES ID 062466003699Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 488 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,051 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.1% | 80.5% | ▲ 15.4 pts | |
| White | 22.8% | 13.7% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Asian | 8.2% | 2.6% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $423K in zip 95301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Atwater High
- #841Buhach Colony HighMerced Union High · 4.1 mi away841st of 1,528
ELA 53% ▲12 · Math 15% ▲2Compare - #1172Livingston HighMerced Union High · 5.9 mi away1,172nd of 1,528
ELA 34% ▼7 · Math 9% ▼4Compare - #1516Valley Merced CommunityMerced County Office of Education · 7.6 mi away1,516th of 1,528
ELA 2% ▼39 · Math 0% ▼13Compare - –Come Back CharterMerced County Office of Education · 8.2 mi away · charterCompare
- #1026Merced HighMerced Union High · 8.5 mi away1,026th of 1,528
ELA 42% ▲1 · Math 15% ▲2Compare - #851El Capitan HighMerced Union High · 8.6 mi away851st of 1,528
ELA 54% ▲13 · Math 14% ▲1Compare - –Sequoia HighMerced Union High · 8.9 mi awayCompare
- #1322Independence High (Alternative)Merced Union High · 8.9 mi away1,322nd of 1,528
ELA 21% ▼20 · Math 0% ▼13Compare
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.