Merced High
Merced, CA · Merced Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
1,026th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
205 West Olive Ave., Merced, CA 95348
(209) 325-1000Official website ↗NCES ID 062466003702Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Merced High 1,026th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2015 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 454 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,951 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.0% | 67.4% | ▲ 13.4 pts | |
| White | 19.4% | 13.5% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 17.7% | 7.2% | ▼ 10.5 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 6.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 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 $417K in zip 95348 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 Merced High
- –Come Back CharterMerced County Office of Education · 0.8 mi away · charterCompare
- –Sequoia HighMerced Union High · 1.3 mi awayCompare
- #1322Independence High (Alternative)Merced Union High · 1.3 mi away1,322nd of 1,528
ELA 21% ▼21 · Math 0% ▼15Compare - #1404Yosemite High (Continuation)Merced Union High · 1.3 mi away1,404th of 1,528
ELA 11% ▼31 · Math 2% ▼13Compare - #1516Valley Merced CommunityMerced County Office of Education · 2.5 mi away1,516th of 1,528
ELA 2% ▼40 · Math 0% ▼15Compare - #1004Golden Valley HighMerced Union High · 2.5 mi away1,004th of 1,528
ELA 41% ▼1 · Math 17% ▲2Compare - #851El Capitan HighMerced Union High · 3.5 mi away851st of 1,528
ELA 54% ▲12 · Math 14% ▼1Compare - #841Buhach Colony HighMerced Union High · 5.7 mi away841st of 1,528
ELA 53% ▲11 · Math 15% =Compare
What school district is Merced High in?
Merced High is part of the Merced Union High district in Merced, California.
Is Merced High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merced High 1,026th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Merced High?
Hispanic 67%, White 14%, Asian 7%, Black 7% (1,951 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merced 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.