El Capitan High
Merced, CA · Merced Union High · Grades 9-12
851st of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
El Capitan High ranking
SchoolRow ranks El Capitan High 851st of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2015 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
El Capitan High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 432 students tested
El Capitan High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,811 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.0% | 66.5% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 17.7% | 14.1% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 14.8% | 12.7% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 3.8% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near El Capitan High
Typical home value $417K in zip 95348 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near El Capitan High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Come Back CharterMerced County Office of Education · 2.7 mi away · charter
- 4Merced HighMerced Union High · 3.5 mi away1,026th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 15% - –Sequoia HighMerced Union High · 4.7 mi away
- 2Independence High (Alternative)Merced Union High · 4.7 mi away1,322nd of 1,528
ELA 21% · Math 0% - 1Yosemite High (Continuation)Merced Union High · 4.7 mi away1,404th of 1,528
ELA 11% · Math 2% - 4Golden Valley HighMerced Union High · 5.6 mi away1,004th of 1,528
ELA 41% · Math 17% - 1Valley Merced CommunityMerced County Office of Education · 5.7 mi away1,516th of 1,528
ELA 2% · Math 0% - 5Buhach Colony HighMerced Union High · 7.5 mi away841st of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is El Capitan High in?
El Capitan High is part of the Merced Union High district in Merced, California.
Is El Capitan High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks El Capitan High 851st of 1,528 California high schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of El Capitan High?
Hispanic 67%, White 14%, Asian 13%, Black 4% (1,811 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near El Capitan High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95348 is $417K 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.