Independence High (Alternative)
Merced, CA · Merced Union High
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
1,322nd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
1900 G St., Merced, CA 95340
(209) 325-1600Official website ↗NCES ID 062466008164Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Independence High (Alternative) 1,322nd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2022 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 43 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 92 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.1% | 75.0% | ▲ 14.9 pts | |
| White | 23.9% | 16.3% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Black | 8.5% | 5.4% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.9 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 $406K in zip 95340 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 Independence High (Alternative)
- –Sequoia HighMerced Union High · 0 mi awayCompare
- #1404Yosemite High (Continuation)Merced Union High · 0 mi away1,404th of 1,528
ELA 11% ▼10 · Math 2% ▲2Compare - #1026Merced HighMerced Union High · 1.3 mi away1,026th of 1,528
ELA 42% ▲21 · Math 15% ▲15Compare - #1004Golden Valley HighMerced Union High · 1.7 mi away1,004th of 1,528
ELA 41% ▲20 · Math 17% ▲17Compare - #1516Valley Merced CommunityMerced County Office of Education · 1.8 mi away1,516th of 1,528
ELA 2% ▼19 · Math 0% =Compare - –Come Back CharterMerced County Office of Education · 2.1 mi away · charterCompare
- #851El Capitan HighMerced Union High · 4.7 mi away851st of 1,528
ELA 54% ▲33 · Math 14% ▲14Compare - #841Buhach Colony HighMerced Union High · 5.7 mi away841st of 1,528
ELA 53% ▲32 · Math 15% ▲15Compare
What school district is Independence High (Alternative) in?
Independence High (Alternative) is part of the Merced Union High district in Merced, California.
Is Independence High (Alternative) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence High (Alternative) 1,322nd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence High (Alternative)?
Hispanic 75%, White 16%, Black 5%, Two or more races 2% (92 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence High (Alternative) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95340 is $406K 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.